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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Carrickmacross is to train and fly and bus which costs €45 - €170 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Carrickmacross is to train and fly and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs €45 - €170.

How far is it from Chester to Carrickmacross?

The distance between Chester and Carrickmacross is 335 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Carrickmacross without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 9h 20m and costs €65 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Chester to Carrickmacross, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carrickmacross?

There are 91+ hotels available in Carrickmacross.

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

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

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carrickmacross
5h 53m
€79–152
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Carrickmacross N2
4h 41m
€47–167
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Abbey Street to Carrickmacross980
9h 20m
€65–95
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Carrickmacross N232
8h 33m
€92–146
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Shotton to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Carrickmacross South Bypass32
11h 14m
€91–173
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Carrickmacross N2
6h 17m
€52–176
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
4. Take the bus from Dundalk Station to Carrickmacross
7h 7m
€64–183
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dundalk
4. Take the bus from Dundalk Station to Carrickmacross
6h 49m
€74–252
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
7h 47m
€66–182
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dundalk
7h 30m
€74–251

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

35Weekly Services

9h 20mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 334.5 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Carrickmacross, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Carrickmacross. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Carrickmacross. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Carrickmacross via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Eden Quay, and Abbey Street in around 9h 20m.

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