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

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There are 9 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Chester by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. 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 plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    4h 4m
    £43–167

  2. Car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    11h 15m
    £41–64

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    9h 32m
    £64–101

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar car
    6h 54m
    £91–137

  5. 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 44m
    £47–167

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train

    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 27m
    £41–126

  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 42m
    £41–146

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BHD - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain train
    6h 31m
    £66–237

  9. 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
    6h 7m
    £53–158

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Chester, England?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h.

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