What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Chester is to car ferry which costs £27 - £95 and takes 11h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Chester is to fly and train which takes 3h 46m and costs £35 - £130.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Chester?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Chester is 224 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Chester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 24m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Northern Ireland to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

Northern Ireland to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h
£50–157
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
11h 28m
£28–93
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
9h 24m
£55–116
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
12h 42m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 30m
£46–137
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
4h 21m
£40–114
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
3h 46m
£37–129
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LDY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 20m
£43–313
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LDY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
4h 16m
£38–266
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
6h 54m
£63–132

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

26Weekly Services

9h 24mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Chester.

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Distance: 222.9 mi
Duration: 4h

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £24–90 and the journey takes 8h.

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