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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Chester is to bus and fly and train which costs £40 - £200 and takes 5h 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 and train which takes 5h 29m and costs £40 - £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 16m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Sligo to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1081+ hotels available in Chester.

Sligo to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry

There are 10 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, train
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1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
5h 29m
£40–192
Train, ferry
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 16m
£55–120
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillenbus 458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 261
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
16h 11m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
9h 11m
£113–358
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
6h 55m
£54–159
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W 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 8m
£53–420
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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
8h 29m
£62–177
Bus, bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillenbus
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
8h 58m
Bus, bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillenbus
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
9h 32m
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 23m
£61–185

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

26Weekly Services

10h 16mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sligo to Chester.

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Distance: 304.7 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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 16m.

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