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 and train which costs £50 - £160 and takes 6h 28m.

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 £50 - £160.

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 50m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Galway to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 984+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 10 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 50m
£86–140
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
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
£49–184
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
9h 52m
£85–139
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
10h 33m
£131–207
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
£50–156
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
9h 59m
£65–104
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
6h 28m
£52–153
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool
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 19m
£91–192
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
£100–224
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 28m
£61–212

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

26Weekly Services

9h 50mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Galway to Chester.

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Distance: 279.9 mi
Duration: 9h 50m

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 train from Galway to Chester via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 9h 52m.

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