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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Donaghadee is to car ferry which costs £85 - £150 and takes 10h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Donaghadee is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 9m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Donaghadee?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Donaghadee. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at The Parade via Glasgow Buchanan, Donegall Square West and Laganside Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from Chester to Donaghadee?

The distance between Chester and Donaghadee is 199 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Donaghadee without a car is to car ferry which takes 10h 36m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Chester to Donaghadee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Donaghadee bus from?

Chester to Donaghadee bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Chester to Donaghadee bus arrive?

Chester to Donaghadee bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Donaghadee?

There are 224+ hotels available in Donaghadee.

Chester to Donaghadee - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 7 bus

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to Donaghadee by train, plane, bus, car ferry, busferry, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 bus
best
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 bus from Laganside Buscentre to The Parade
5h 6m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
10h 36m
£86–144
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
12h 57m
£134–354
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
14h 22m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 7 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 bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to The Parade
5h 34m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 bus
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 bus from Laganside Buscentre to The Parade
5h 44m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 7 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 Lanyon Place [bus stop] to The Parade
6h 12m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to The Parade
7h 14m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
4. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to The Parade
6h 41m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, line 0 train, line 3 bus
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 Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Bangor
5. Take the bus from Bangor Buscentre to The Parade
7h 32m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h 9m
£96–256

Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 198.2 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast twice daily. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 8h.

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