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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Chester is to train and ferry via Holyhead which costs £65 - £110 and takes 10h 25m.

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 47m and costs £90 - £200.

How far is it from Sligo to Chester?

The distance between Sligo and Chester is 288 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 21m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Sligo to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1004+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
10h 21m
£85–140
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 20m
£56–156
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dublin Busárasbus 23
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
11h 10m
£92–148
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
9h 17m
£115–179
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
10h 25m
£65–105
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
5h 47m
£90–200
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
7h 8m
£57–167
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NOC - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 5m
£96–214
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillenbus
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 46m
Bus, bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillenbus
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
9h 14m
Bus, bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillenbus
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
8h 57m
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillenbus
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
8h 24m

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

26Weekly Services

10h 21mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sligo to Chester.

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Distance: 286.6 mi
Duration: 10h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Chester. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Busáras, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Chester via Dublin Busáras, Busáras, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 11h 10m.

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