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 £40 - £160 and takes 6h 14m.

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 59m and costs £45 - £150.

How far is it from Galway to Chester?

The distance between Galway and Chester is 282 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 36m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Galway to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Galway 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 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 36m
£57–120
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 14m
£43–156
Drive, car ferry
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
£63–359
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 15m
£56–119
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 59m
£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 22m
£61–184
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
7h 2m
£53–194
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 33m
£56–158
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
8h 4m
£47–210
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 53m
£58–424
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 23m
£73–156

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

26Weekly Services

9h 36mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Galway to Chester.

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Distance: 280.2 mi
Duration: 9h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Chester. However, you can take the bus to Parkgate Street, walk to Heuston, 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 vehicle from Galway to Chester via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 9h 39m.

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