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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Larne is to car ferry via Douglas which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 18m.

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 44m and costs £50 - £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 21m.

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 car ferry via Douglas which takes 10h 18m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m 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 240+ hotels available in Larne.

Chester to Larne - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 12 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 53m
£52–130
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
12h 45m
£42–105
Car ferry via Douglas
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry
10h 18m
£48–73
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 29m
£164–467
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 21m
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 Yorkgate to Larne Towntrain
5h 35m
£56–146
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
£60–167
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 44m
£54–141
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
£73–169
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Towntrain
6h 56m
£50–166
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 22m
£80–190
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6h 19m
£85–307

Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Chester to Larne.

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Distance: 230.6 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Port of Larne via Liverpool James Street, Liverpool, and Isle of Man Douglas in around 10h 18m.

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