How to travel from Chester to Armagh, United Kingdom
The distance between Chester and Armagh is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Chester to Armagh by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Armagh → Chester if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Belfast City (BHD), Bus
Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the bus to Armagh.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the train to Portadown.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£180($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast then take the bus to Armagh.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£83($100)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Armagh.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Armagh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chester to Armagh by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around £70 ($83) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).
The distance between Chester and Armagh is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Chester and Armagh by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Chester to Armagh is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Armagh is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £70 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chester and Armagh. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the bus to Armagh. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chester and Armagh. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the bus to Armagh. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Armagh. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the bus to Armagh. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Armagh is Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Armagh. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) 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 Chester to Armagh. We recommend that you take the train to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the bus to Armagh. instead which will take 7h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Armagh is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around £180 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Armagh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Belfast City (BHD), Bus + 4 similar | 3hrs | £105($125) | every 4 hours | 355km (220 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 10m | £70($83) | 5 times a day | 386km (240 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 45m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 402km (250 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus | 3h 55m | £140($165) | every 3 hours | 425km (264 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus | 4h 30m | £130($150) | every 3 hours | 473km (294 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 30m | £180($210) | 4 times a day | 411km (255 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 7h 35m | £180($210) | 4 times a day | 385km (239 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 8h 35m | £170($200) | 4 times a day | 394km (245 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9h 55m | £83($100) | 3 times a week | 340km (211 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 15m | £155($185) | 4 times a day | 379km (235 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chester and Armagh
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
Translink UK
Arriva Cymru
Airports near Armagh
The following major airports near Armagh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Armagh
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Armagh
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Armagh