What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Chester is to fly and train which costs £45 - £130 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Chester is to fly and train which takes 3h 46m and costs £35 - £130.

How far is it from Belfast to Chester?

The distance between Belfast and Chester is 224 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Chester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 24m and costs £100 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Belfast to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

Belfast to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Chester by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 1m
£48–150
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
3h 46m
£39–127
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
9h 24m
£100–201
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
10h 24m
£40–201
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
6h 54m
£91–152
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 31m
£46–125
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
4h 21m
£40–117
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
5h 21m
£67–272
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
5h 41m
£58–237
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain
6h 37m
£59–149

Belfast to Chester by train, foot, tram, and ferry

26Weekly Services

9h 24mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Chester.

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Distance: 222.9 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Chester, England?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £36–200 and the journey takes 8h.

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