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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Chester is to car ferry which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 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 26m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Chester. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.

How far is it from Belfast to Chester?

The distance between Belfast and Chester is 209 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 25m and costs £50 - £120.

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 do I catch the Belfast to Chester bus from?

Belfast to Chester bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Chester bus arrive?

Belfast to Chester bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Chester?

Book your Belfast to Chester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1099+ hotels available in Chester.

Belfast to Chester - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Chester by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, 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 Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
4h 1m
£48–120
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
10h 31m
£31–89
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 25m
£54–111
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
9h 30m
£60–181
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
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 9m
£51–157
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 39m
£48–137
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
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 26m
£46–140
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 16m
£64–185
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 35m
£77–212
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
£66–150
Car ferry via Douglas
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
11h 24m
£55–84
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
14h 47m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
6h 46m
£86–318

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

26Weekly Services

9h 25mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Chester.

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Distance: 207.7 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 £22–70 and the journey takes 8h.

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