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

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There are 11 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

    best
    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 1m
    £45–120

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    11h 23m
    £41–63

  3. 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 23m
    £67–126

  4. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    10h 30m
    £45–116

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar car
    6h 47m
    £86–313

  6. 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 10m
    £52–147

  7. 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 40m
    £49–142

  8. 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 26m
    £46–130

  9. 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 56m
    £50–294

  10. 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 30m
    £44–335

  11. 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 46m
    £52–160

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £36–100 and the journey takes 8h.

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