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

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Chester is to train and ferry which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Chester is to bus and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs £45 - £150.

How far is it from Dundalk to Chester?

The distance between Dundalk and Chester is 207 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundalk to Chester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 8m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Dundalk to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1128+ hotels available in Chester.

Dundalk to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Dundalk to Chester by train, ferry, bus, 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.

Train, ferry
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1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
8h 8m
£46–102
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to The Pointbus
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
8h 26m
£58–144
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundalk to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
7h 47m
£80–150
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
5h 2m
£46–145
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 32m
£60–179
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h
£55–148
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
5h 51m
£51–130
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
5h 18m
£48–151
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 12m
£52–148
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain
7h 35m
£63–188

Dundalk to Chester by train, foot, tram, and ferry

26Weekly Services

8h 8mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dundalk to Chester.

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Distance: 205.7 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Chester. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to George's Dock, 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 Stapleton Place to Chester via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 8h 26m.

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