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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €45 - €170 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Burlington Road via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 31m.

How far is it from Chester to Ireland?

The distance between Chester and Ireland is 280 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 21m and costs €80 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Chester to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ireland bus from?

Chester to Ireland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Chester to Ireland bus arrive?

Chester to Ireland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1069+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, 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
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3h 39m
€48–165
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
5h 31m
€43–178
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
6h 21m
€82–137
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
18h 31m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
8h 28m
€134–194
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
€55–161
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
5h 15m
€48–154
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, ferry via Chester Rd West
1. Take the train from Shotton to Holyheadtrain Crewe - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
8h 15m
€71–101

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

26Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to Ireland.

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Distance: 280.4 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Ireland. 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 Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Spencer Dock via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 6h 21m.

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