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How to get fromSligo to Chesterby bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train

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    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    5h 26m
    £40–193

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    10h 15m
    £58–114

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus bus 23
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    11h 12m
    £73–203

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sligo to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar car
    9h 11m
    £113–358

  5. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    6h 52m
    £53–170

  6. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NOC - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 8m
    £71–430

  7. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    8h 29m
    £62–167

  8. Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    9h 9m

  9. Bus, bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    8h 59m

  10. Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus
    2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LDY - LPL
    7h 36m
    £61–316

  11. Bus, bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    9h 37m

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Chester. However, you can take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Chester via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 10h 15m.

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