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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Chester is to bus and fly which costs £45 - £150 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Chester is to bus and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs £45 - £150.

How far is it from Galway to Chester?

The distance between Galway and Chester is 329 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Chester without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 40m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Galway to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1065+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
9h 39m
£63–532
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
6h 9m
£43–156
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate Streetbus 761 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
9h 40m
£57–115
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
11h 19m
£56–114
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
5h 54m
£48–150
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
11h 27m
£61–174
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 54m
£53–184
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 25m
£56–158
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NOC - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 45m
£58–424
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
7h 59m
£47–220
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SNN - LPL
6h 18m
£58–216

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

26Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Galway to Chester.

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Distance: 326.8 mi
Duration: 9h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Chester. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Station to Chester via Parkgate Street, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 9h 40m.

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