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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Chester is to bus and ferry and train which costs £60 - £130 and takes 11h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Chester is to bus and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs £45 - £300.

How far is it from Donegal to Chester?

The distance between Donegal and Chester is 306 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Chester without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 11h 12m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Donegal to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Chester.

Donegal to Chester - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car

There are 11 ways to get from Donegal to Chester by bus, ferry, train, 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.

Bus, ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus 30
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
11h 12m
£63–125
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Liverpool
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LDY - LPL
6h 49m
£49–295
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus 64
2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
11h 58m
£70–141
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
8h 41m
£97–349
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LDY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 53m
£51–343
Bus, ferry, train via Enniskillen
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus 30
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus 30
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
12h 16m
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 58m
£64–170
Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
7h 51m
£52–190
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
8h 49m
£60–152
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
8h 48m
£63–180
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
5. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
10h 10m
£78–189

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

26Weekly Services

11h 12mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Donegal to Chester.

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Distance: 304.3 mi
Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Chester, England?

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Chester. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Busáras, walk to Busáras, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Chester via Sligo Bus Station, Sligo, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 11h 58m.

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