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How to get fromLimerick to Chesterby train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    9h 23m
    £57–118

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    5h 54m
    £47–161

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    9h 32m
    £61–347

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    10h 8m
    £63–193

  5. Train, ferry via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    9h 36m
    £59–121

  6. Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 5m
    £49–166

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 31m
    £57–158

  8. Train to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 52m
    £58–203

  9. Train, train to Cork Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train
    3. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    7h 14m
    £48–216

  10. Fly Shannon Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SNN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    5h 23m
    £48–199

  11. Train, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    9h 7m
    £51–200

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

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 280.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

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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