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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Limerick is to train and ferry and bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €95 - €320.

How far is it from Chester to Limerick?

The distance between Chester and Limerick is 442 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 9h 41m and costs €70 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Chester to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 134+ hotels available in Limerick.

Chester to Limerick - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
9h 41m
€72–115
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)plane MAN - SNN
5h 57m
€51–198
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
9h 49m
€100–162
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
10h 51m
€159–235
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)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain
6h 56m
€67–181
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)plane LPL - SNN
5h 21m
€96–319
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)plane BHX - SNN
6h 43m
€70–237
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)plane MAN - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 29m
€56–197
Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus
8h 52m
€117–243

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

21Weekly Services

9h 41mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Limerick.

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Distance: 442.2 km
Duration: 9h 41m

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, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Abbey Street, walk to Burgh Quay, then take the bus to Limerick Arthur's Quay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Limerick via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 49m.

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