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 - £85 and takes 12h 43m.

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 45m and costs £45 - £150.

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 Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.

How far is it from Chester to Larne?

The distance between Chester and Larne is 232 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 car ferry which takes 10h 31m and costs £80 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Chester to Larne bus arrive?

Chester to Larne bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 225+ hotels available in Larne.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to Larne by train, plane, 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 Belfast International Airport, train
best
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 Yorkgate to Larne Towntrain
4h 54m
£43–125
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
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 Yorkgate to Larne Towntrain
5h 35m
£42–136
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
10h 31m
£82–407
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
12h 43m
£51–85
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
17h 38m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain
4h 45m
£47–146
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 Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain
5h 25m
£44–162
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
6h 19m
£54–152
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Towntrain
6h 57m
£49–151
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain
7h 27m
£71–217
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6h 19m
£83–304

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

14Weekly Services

12h 43mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Larne.

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Distance: 230.6 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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 £35–65 and the journey takes 8h.

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