What is the cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Chester is to train and fly which costs £50 - £150 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Chester is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs £55 - £170.

How far is it from Limerick Junction to Chester?

The distance between Limerick Junction and Chester is 262 miles.

How do I travel from Limerick Junction to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Chester without a car is to train and ferry via Holyhead which takes 9h 6m and costs £55 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Limerick Junction to Chester?

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Limerick Junction to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 965+ hotels available in Chester.

Limerick Junction to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Chester by train, ferry, car ferry, car, or plane

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Train, ferry via Holyhead
best
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
9h 6m
£57–93
Train to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Cork
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 10m
£42–156
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
10h 17m
£60–136
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick Junction to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Chester
7h 8m
£76–111
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
5h 45m
£55–163
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
9h 7m
£77–128
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 55m
£44–172
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 21m
£52–148
Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)SNN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
6h 19m
£86–157

Limerick Junction to Chester by train, tram, foot, and ferry

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9h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260 mi
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Chester, England?

There is no direct connection from Limerick Junction to Chester. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick Junction to Chester via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Busáras, Busáras, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Dublin Terminal 1, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 10h 17m.

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