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 £45 - £85 and takes 10h 29m.

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 29m and costs £45 - £200.

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 and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Belfast to Chester?

The distance between Belfast and Chester is 179 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 47m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m 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.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 962+ hotels available in Chester.

Belfast to Chester - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 11 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
3h 29m
£49–196
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
4h 41m
£36–131
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
9h 47m
£62–102
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
10h 29m
£47–81
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
12h 40m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
4h 11m
£42–181
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
4h 4m
£40–136
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)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willows
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chester
5h 49m
£67–231
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
5h 27m
£61–228
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
5h 47m
£58–188
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Chester
6h 52m
£91–252

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

35Weekly Services

9h 47mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.1 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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 £35–75 and the journey takes 8h.

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