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 £30 - £110 and takes 11h 26m.

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 5m and costs £40 - £130.

How far is it from Chester to Belfast?

The distance between Chester and Belfast is 209 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 8h 58m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Chester to Belfast, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

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

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 Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3h 26m
£47–109
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
11h 26m
£32–105
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
8h 58m
£53–111
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 45m
£67–127
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3h 40m
£52–165
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 5m
£45–134
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3h 5m
£42–130
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
4h 39m
£66–184
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
5h 42m
£79–189
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
5h 17m
£43–155

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

26Weekly Services

8h 58mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Belfast.

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Distance: 208 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast twice daily. Tickets cost £23–85 and the journey takes 8h.

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