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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Chester is to fly and train which costs £40 - £130 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Chester is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Chester. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 31m.

How far is it from Ireland to Chester?

The distance between Ireland and Chester is 153 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Chester without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 18h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Ireland to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Chester bus from?

Ireland to Chester bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Chester bus arrive?

Ireland to Chester bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 964+ hotels available in Chester.

Ireland to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Ireland to Chester by car ferry, car, bus, busferry, plane, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Chester
5h 5m
£59–70
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 38m
£38–153
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
5. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
18h 31m
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
4h 8m
£41–145
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to ChesterHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
7h 11m
£49–81
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
5h 35m
£51–143
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
5h 3m
£52–163
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 47m
£42–129

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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55 minAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Chester.

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Distance: 152.5 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Ireland and Chester, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Chester. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Parade to Chester Bus Interchange via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 18h 31m.

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