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 - £170 and takes 8h 29m.

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 35m and costs £95 - £200.

How far is it from Sligo to Chester?

The distance between Sligo and Chester is 306 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 29m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Sligo to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 955+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Sligo to Chester by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)NOC - LPL
5h 35m
£99–200
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 50m
£56–167
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
10h 29m
£85–140
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2261
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
15h 50m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chester
9h 14m
£115–184
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West 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 8m
£98–221
Bus, bus to Belfast International 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 Station Stand 2
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
8h 44m
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 Station Stand 2
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
8h 11m
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 Station Stand 2
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
8h 50m
Bus, bus to Belfast International 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 Station Stand 2
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
9h 18m
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
£59–163
Train, ferry via Holyhead
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 38m
£65–105

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

26Weekly Services

10h 29mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sligo to Chester.

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Distance: 304.7 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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 West 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, Busáras, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 10h 29m.

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