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How to get fromDublin to Chesterby ferry, train, bus, busferry, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Chester by ferry, train, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    5h 46m
    £71–114

  2. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    4h 11m
    £42–140

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    18h 49m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar car
    8h 37m
    £112–174

  5. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    5h 49m
    £50–76

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    3h 59m
    £42–144

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    5h 39m
    £44–185

Dublin to Chester by ferry and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 49m.

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