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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Chesterby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Chester by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    4h 2m
    £41–139

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain 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 22m
    £63–121

  3. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    10h 25m
    £44–111

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar car
    6h 47m
    £91–318

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    4h 8m
    £51–157

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    4h 38m
    £49–147

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    3h 27m
    £46–139

  8. Fly City Of Derry Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LDY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    3h 57m
    £55–361

  9. Fly City Of Derry Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LDY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    4h 28m
    £43–344

  10. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    5h 50m
    £50–154

Northern Ireland to Chester by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £36–90 and the journey takes 8h.

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