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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Castletown is to car ferry which costs $23 - $270 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Castletown is to train and fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $50 - $180.

How far is it from Chester to Castletown?

The distance between Chester and Castletown is 176 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Castletown without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 6h 43m and costs $24 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Chester to Castletown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Castletown?

There are 108+ hotels available in Castletown.

Chester to Castletown - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Castletown by car ferry, bus, train, 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.

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3h 34m
$24–269
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bull & Stirrup to Hood streetbus 1
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
6h 43m
$25–269
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane LPL - IOM
2h 42m
$51–180
Car ferry via Chester
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
5h 35m
$34–278
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane MAN - IOM
3h 19m
$49–212

Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) flights

19Weekly Planes

41 minAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to Castletown.

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Distance: 175.8 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Castletown, Isle of Man?

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company operates a car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglas twice a week. Tickets cost $18–256 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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