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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Londonderry is to train and fly which costs £30 - £90 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Londonderry is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs £30 - £90.

How far is it from Chester to Londonderry?

The distance between Chester and Londonderry is 268 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Londonderry without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 11h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Chester to Londonderry, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Londonderry?

There are 340+ hotels available in Londonderry.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Chester to Londonderry by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, 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.

Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
6h 6m
£50–138
Train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LPL - LDY
4h 19m
£33–86
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
11h 42m
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 Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
11h 43m
£104–167
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain 1_Gc->Ly
14h 8m
£57–90
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 Derry-Londonderrytrain
6h 47m
£54–183
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
6h 6m
£58–156
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 Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
6h 47m
£46–165
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
4h 50m
£93–338
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus
7h 19m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus
8h 55m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Londonderrycar
7h 52m
£104–153

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

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Map of how to get from Chester to Londonderry.

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Distance: 266.9 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Londonderry. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, then take the train to Derry-Londonderry. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Derry Londonderry Bus Station via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busaras Bus Station in around 11h 42m.

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