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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Swords by car, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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
    €66–134

  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
    €41–155

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus830
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus785
    14h 43m

  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 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 46m
    €46–144

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage 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 Chester Bus Interchange to Swords Castle via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glengall Street, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, and Dublin Airport Zone 15 in around 14h 43m.

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