What is the cheapest way to get from Portadown to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Portadown to Chester is to train and fly which costs £50 - £140 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portadown to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Portadown to Chester is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs £40 - £140.

How far is it from Portadown to Chester?

The distance between Portadown and Chester is 250 miles.

How do I travel from Portadown to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Portadown to Chester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 51m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Portadown to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 53m
£53–157
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
12h 1m
£43–212
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
8h 51m
£97–197
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portadown to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
7h 21m
£91–326
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 21m
£50–131
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
4h 38m
£44–134
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
5h 11m
£44–123
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
6h 10m
£50–159
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 31m
£62–243
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain
7h 30m
£64–156
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dundalktrain
2. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to The Pointbus
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
4. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
9h 52m
£84–171

Portadown to Chester by train, foot, tram, and ferry

26Weekly Services

8h 51mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portadown to Chester.

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Distance: 248.7 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Portadown to Chester. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portadown to Chester via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 8h 51m.

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