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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Dundalk is to train and ferry and bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 8h 26m.

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 29m and costs €55 - €180.

How far is it from Chester to Dundalk?

The distance between Chester and Dundalk is 344 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 which takes 7h 47m and costs €90 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Chester to Dundalk, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dundalk?

There are 239+ hotels available in Dundalk.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Dundalk by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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 Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
4h 29m
€55–174
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
7h 47m
€94–155
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from 3Arena to Stapleton Placebus
8h 26m
€72–112
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dundalkcar
7h 37m
€119–173
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 12m
€56–161
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 53m
€62–200
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 42m
€55–198
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 1m
€57–179
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
6h 5m
€56–163

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

26Weekly Services

7h 47mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 344.5 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Dundalk. 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 Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, then take the bus to Stapleton Place. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Dundalk via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 47m.

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