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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Larne is to car ferry which costs £50 - £110 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Larne is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Larne. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Circular Road via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

How far is it from Chester to Larne?

The distance between Chester and Larne is 206 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Larne without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 32m and costs £85 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Chester to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Larne bus from?

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

Where does the Chester to Larne bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 224+ hotels available in Larne.

Chester to Larne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to Larne by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, 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, train
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 train from Lanyon Place to Larne Town
4h 28m
£57–206
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
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 Yorkgate to Larne Town
5h
£47–145
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
10h 32m
£87–407
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
12h 17m
£51–105
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
13h 59m
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 Lanyon Place to Larne Town
5h 9m
£57–212
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 Yorkgate to Larne Town
5h 40m
£49–151
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
6h 53m
£71–247
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
6h 24m
£75–199
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Town
6h 57m
£54–161
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h
£96–256

Chester to Larne by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

14Weekly Services

12h 17mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.6 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast twice daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 8h.

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