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 - £75 and takes 12h 52m.

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 35m and costs £45 - £150.

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 56m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Portadown to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 998+ 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, 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
best
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 57m
£43–167
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
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 25m
£41–166
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 56m
£80–126
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Portadown to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
12h 52m
£44–73
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
£91–321
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 35m
£46–143
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 8m
£44–132
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 19m
£48–147
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 7m
£51–148
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 34m
£54–153
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
8h 59m
£60–91

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

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8h 56mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Portadown to Chester.

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Distance: 248.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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 56m.

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