How to travel from Belfast to Chester, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Chester is around 264km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Belfast to Chester by ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chester → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Chester.
- Duration1h 50m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£77($90)
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Dublin Connolly then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Chester.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£73($86)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Chester.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£46($55)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Chester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Chester by ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).
The distance between Belfast and Chester is around 264km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Belfast and Chester by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Chester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Chester is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Chester. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 1h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Chester. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 1h 50m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Belfast and Chester. The ferry typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 3 times a week.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company run the ferry services between Belfast and Chester. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Chester. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Chester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool. instead which will take 7h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Chester is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around £77 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Chester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train + 5 similar | 1h 50m | £145($170) | hourly | 286km (178 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 20m | £105($125) | hourly | 334km (208 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 2h 35m | £165($195) | hourly | 358km (222 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 3hrs | £120($140) | hourly | 406km (253 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 30m | £180($210) | hourly | 547km (340 miles) |
| Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train | 4hrs | £145($170) | hourly | 433km (269 miles) |
Ferry | 7h 45m | £77($90) | 3 times a week | 264km (164 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 15m | £73($86) | 4 times a day | 433km (269 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 55m | £46($55) | every 4 hours | 484km (301 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Chester
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Chester
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Chester
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Chester
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Chester