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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Chester is to ferry and train which costs £40 - £95 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Chester is to fly and train which takes 3h 57m and costs £30 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Chester. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.

How far is it from Dublin to Chester?

The distance between Dublin and Chester is 151 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Chester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 42m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Dublin to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Chester bus from?

Dublin to Chester bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Chester bus arrive?

Dublin to Chester bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1289+ hotels available in Chester.

Dublin to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Chester by ferry, train, bus, busferry, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 42m
£40–90
Fly to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
3h 57m
£32–147
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
18h 33m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
8h 37m
£89–168
Ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 49m
£45–150
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 8m
£40–145
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain
6h 34m
£49–180
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
5h 37m
£48–171

Dublin to Chester by ferry and train

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5h 42mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150.2 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Chester. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Chester Bus Interchange via Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 18h 33m.

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