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 and train which costs £50 - £160 and takes 7h 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 31m and costs £50 - £200.

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 33m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Limerick to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 955+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 11 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 HeustonRe / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
9h 33m
£85–139
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 5m
£40–172
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luas300
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
10h 21m
£62–101
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chester
10h 56m
£134–211
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
5h 52m
£50–157
Train, ferry via Tipperary
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston205 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
10h 10m
£86–141
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 8m
£46–171
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 31m
£53–153
Fly Shannon Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)SNN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
5h 31m
£52–191
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)ORK - LPL
6h 34m
£79–200
Fly Shannon Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)SNN - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
7h 5m
£52–187

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

26Weekly Services

9h 33mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Limerick to Chester.

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Distance: 281.6 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

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, and Holyhead in around 10h 21m.

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