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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Cavan is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €160 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Cavan is to fly and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €45 - €160.

How far is it from Chester to Cavan?

The distance between Chester and Cavan is 363 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Cavan without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 9h 3m and costs €85 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Chester to Cavan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cavan?

There are 101+ hotels available in Cavan.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Chester to Cavan 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 Cavan
6h 16m
€84–159
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station
5h 14m
€50–160
Train, ferry, bus
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 Cavan Bus Station30
9h 3m
€89–150
Train, ferry, bus via Blanchardstown
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Westend Office Park to Cavan Bus Station
10h 13m
€63–102
Train, ferry, bus via Chester Rd West
1. Take the train from Shotton to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Cavan Bus Station30
11h 2m
€99–140
Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station
7h 12m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station
6h 59m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station
7h 52m
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 Cavan Bus Station
6h 50m
€55–169
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station
8h 18m
€61–199

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

26Weekly Services

9h 3mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 363.1 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Cavan. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Cavan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Cavan Bus Station via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, 3Arena, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 9h 3m.

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