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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Belfast is to car ferry which costs £40 - £95 and takes 11h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 4m and costs £45 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Chester to Belfast?

The distance between Chester and Belfast is 210 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Belfast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 33m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Chester to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Belfast bus from?

Chester to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Chester to Belfast bus arrive?

Chester to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

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

Book your Chester to Belfast bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to Belfast by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3h 21m
£40–133
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
9h 33m
£83–136
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
11h 17m
£44–94
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 10m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3h 4m
£45–194
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3h 45m
£50–191
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
4h 1m
£43–140
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
5h 23m
£69–236
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
4h 39m
£74–239
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
5h 16m
£47–149
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 43m
£92–250

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

26Weekly Services

9h 33mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.4 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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