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 34m.

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 £80 - £280.

How far is it from Limerick to Chester?

The distance between Limerick and Chester is 294 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 car ferry which takes 10h 22m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Limerick to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 950+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
best
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 57m
£51–157
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 8m
£40–191
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to HazelhatchIc
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
10h 22m
£64–107
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin HeustonIc
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
10h 46m
£62–99
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Chester
7h 7m
£78–114
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 11m
£43–180
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 34m
£50–157
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
£82–271
Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Station
2. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Knock Airport
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)NOC - LPL
8h 29m
£111–298
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 Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
10h 54m
£79–131
Train, car ferry via Tipperary
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
11h 3m
£53–93

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

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10h 54mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.8 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Chester. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Chester via Hazelhatch, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Terminal 1, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 10h 22m.

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