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 £50 - £160 and takes 6h 10m.

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 44m and costs £75 - £280.

How far is it from Limerick to Chester?

The distance between Limerick and Chester is 284 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 24m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Limerick to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 727+ hotels available in Chester.

Limerick to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Chester by train, ferry, bus, 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.

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 24m
£85–139
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 2m
£38–165
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus 300
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
10h 5m
£82–136
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
10h 59m
£134–206
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport 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
6h 23m
£50–146
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 Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
10h 6m
£66–106
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
6h 10m
£51–157
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 5m
£44–164
Fly Shannon Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SNN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
5h 44m
£79–271
Fly Shannon Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SNN - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 6m
£53–207

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

26Weekly Services

9h 24mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Limerick to Chester.

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Distance: 281.9 mi
Duration: 9h 24m

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 bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Chester via Red Cow Luas, Red Cow, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 10h 5m.

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