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

The cheapest way to get from Portadown to Chester is to train and car ferry which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 19m.

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 46m and costs £45 - £160.

How far is it from Portadown to Chester?

The distance between Portadown and Chester is 251 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 9h 10m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Portadown to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 963+ hotels available in Chester.

Portadown to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Portadown to Chester by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, 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.

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 Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 19m
£46–167
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Central1_Pd->Gc / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
12h 19m
£44–80
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly0
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
9h 10m
£60–92
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portadown to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chester
7h 24m
£93–151
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
5h 18m
£44–133
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
4h 46m
£45–153
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 47m
£44–142
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
5h 54m
£52–158
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
6h 5m
£55–189
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willows
6h 53m
£70–229

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

21Weekly Services

9h 10mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portadown to Chester.

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Distance: 249.2 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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 Bus Stand 20, 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, and Holyhead in around 9h 10m.

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