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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Castlebar is to train and ferry which costs €75 - €120 and takes 11h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Castlebar is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs €100 - €320.

How far is it from Chester to Castlebar?

The distance between Chester and Castlebar is 488 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Castlebar without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 11h 34m and costs €80 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Chester to Castlebar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Castlebar?

There are 202+ hotels available in Castlebar.

Chester to Castlebar - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Castlebar by train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, 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 Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
5h 52m
€105–313
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galway
4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
8h 58m
€68–256
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlebarIc / ...
11h 34m
€80–116
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlebarIc / ...
11h 59m
€76–115
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Castlebar
7h 43m
€104–190
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
7h 18m
€74–204
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)MAN - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
6h 28m
€110–303
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)BHX - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
7h 16m
€128–295
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Shotton to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Dublin North Wall Quay Arena to Foxford22
13h 21m
€125–198

Chester to Castlebar by train, car ferry, bus, and tram

23Weekly Services

11h 34mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.7 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Castlebar. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, then take the bus to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Castlebar via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Port, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Talbot Street East, Busáras, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 34m.

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