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 - £170 and takes 5h 31m.

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 29m and costs £35 - £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 20h 26m.

How far is it from Ireland to Chester?

The distance between Ireland and Chester is 152 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 6h 55m and costs £85 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m 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 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

Ireland to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Ireland to Chester by ferry, train, bus, busferry, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 55m
£86–181
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
4h 29m
£39–146
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
20h 26m
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
£117–188
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 34m
£46–139
Ferry, train via Burlington Road
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 - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 34m
£67–147
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 31m
£42–163
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
5h 17m
£48–139
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great 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 50m
£48–128

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

26Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Chester.

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Distance: 151.1 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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 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 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 Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 20h 26m.

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