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How to get fromChester to Limerickby train, ferry, car ferry, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to LimericktrainIc
    9h 51m
    €93–154

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeMAN - SNN
    5h 57m
    €53–189

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Shotton to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus300
    12h 5m
    €92–175

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chester to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerickcar
    7h
    €94–179

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimericktrainIc
    10h 34m
    €69–110

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
    4. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain
    6h 56m
    €66–190

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeLPL - SNN
    5h 24m
    €93–170

  8. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon 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 Shannon Airport (SNN)planeBHX - SNN
    6h 44m
    €75–222

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeMAN - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
    8h 33m
    €59–196

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

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Limerick. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Chester Rd West, Shotton, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Port, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Talbot Street East, and Burgh Quay in around 12h 5m.

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