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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Chester is to ferry and train which costs £50 - £85 and takes 7h 16m.

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 11m 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 Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 13m.

How far is it from Ireland to Chester?

The distance between Ireland and Chester is 181 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 ferry and train which takes 7h 16m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 990+ hotels available in Chester.

Ireland to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Chester by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
4h 11m
£42–145
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 38m
£36–160
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
7h 16m
£50–81
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
19h 13m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
8h 37m
£112–174
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 42m
£42–141
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand 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 33m
£52–143
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
5h 1m
£53–163
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 5m
£39–172
Ferry, train via Baggot Street
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
7h 37m
£71–117

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

21Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Chester.

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Distance: 179.6 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Ireland and Chester, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Chester. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Chester via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 7h 16m.

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