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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Chester is to train and fly which costs £55 - £230 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Chester is to bus and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs £90 - £320.

How far is it from Sligo to Chester?

The distance between Sligo and Chester is 307 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Chester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 39m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Sligo to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 956+ hotels available in Chester.

Sligo to Chester - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Sligo to Chester by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)NOC - LPL
5h 44m
£94–320
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
6h 55m
£58–227
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
10h 39m
£70–101
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dublin, Airport23
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
11h 6m
£103–151
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Chester
7h 35m
£79–115
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NOC - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 19m
£90–274
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
8h 29m
£60–171
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 15
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
8h 30m
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 15
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
9h 9m
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrim
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
9h 20m
£62–185
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrim
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
9h 54m
£61–179
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
11h 13m
£64–95

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

35Weekly Services

10h 39mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304.8 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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 Knock 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, Sean O'Casey Bridge, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 10h 39m.

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