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How to get fromChester to Swordsby car, car ferry, train, plane or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Swords by car, car ferry, train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Chester to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    5h 5m
    €66–135

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    3h 11m
    €41–145

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Shotton to HolyheadtrainCrewe - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    9h 54m
    €79–154

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    6h 48m
    €79–127

  5. Train, ferry via Seatown

    1. Take the train from Chester to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    7h 14m
    €54–87

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    4h 45m
    €46–154

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

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Swords. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Swords. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bull & Stirrup to Swords Castle via Chester Rd West, Shotton, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Port, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Talbot Street East, and Gardiner Street Lower in around 9h 54m.

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