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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Dundalk is to train and fly and bus which costs €55 - €170 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Dundalk is to train and fly and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs €50 - €180.

How far is it from Chester to Dundalk?

The distance between Chester and Dundalk is 322 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Dundalk without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 9h 31m and costs €110 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Chester to Dundalk, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dundalk?

There are 241+ hotels available in Dundalk.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Dundalk 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 Dundalk
5h 39m
€81–104
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 13 to Stapleton Place
4h 31m
€53–173
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 3Arena to Stapleton Place
9h 31m
€114–171
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to DundalkIc / ...
7h 45m
€93–149
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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
5h 7m
€57–166
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
4h 56m
€59–184
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
5h 46m
€61–175
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 Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 35m
€64–203
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 13 to Stapleton Place
6h 5m
€57–162

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

26Weekly Services

9h 31mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 322 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Dundalk. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Stapleton Place via Chester Rd West, Shotton, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and 3Arena in around 9h 31m.

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