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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Chester is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £210 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Chester is to fly and train which takes 5h 23m and costs £35 - £150.

How far is it from Limerick to Chester?

The distance between Limerick and Chester is 283 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Chester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 18m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Limerick to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Chester.

Limerick to Chester - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Limerick to Chester by train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Limerick 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 18m
£55–113
Fly Shannon Airport to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SNN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
5h 23m
£35–145
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
9h 32m
£61–346
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
10h 2m
£62–182
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
5h 54m
£48–161
Train, ferry via Tipperary
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
9h 54m
£56–115
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 6m
£45–192
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 9m
£50–181
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
6h 31m
£41–204
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 32m
£57–168
Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
8h 31m
£53–212

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

26Weekly Services

9h 18mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Limerick to Chester.

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Distance: 281.8 mi
Duration: 9h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick 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 Ferry, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Limerick to Chester via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 9h 32m.

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