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Compare flight and ferry for Belfast to Chester
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £36, and a flight costs an average of £21.
Distance: 252 km
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9h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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How to get to Chester from Belfast by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Belfast to Chester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Belfast to Chester
Travel to Chester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to Chester.

There are 2 ways to get from Belfast to Chester: flight or ferry.
The cheapest way to go to Chester from Belfast is by taking a flight, which costs on average £17.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Belfast to Chester:
A flight is £18 less than a ferry with an average ticket price of £35 from Belfast to Chester.
The fastest way from Belfast to Chester is by flight with an average journey time of 50 min.
There are alternative travel options to Chester that take longer:
Ferry takes 8 h on average.
The Belfast to Chester distance is approximately 156 miles.
The average frequency per day from Belfast to Chester is:
- 2 ferries per day.
- 24 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Belfast to Chester as scheduled services by flight or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Belfast to Chester:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Belfast to Chester:
- You can go to Chester from Belfast by ferry with Stena Line. You'll see cheap ferry tickets for £35 with Stena Line from Belfast to Chester on Omio.
- You can travel to Chester from Belfast by flight with Aer Lingus or easyJet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £53 with easyJet from Belfast to Chester.
Yes, there are direct routes from Belfast to Chester with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct ferries per day to take to Chester with Stena Line.
- You can find 13 direct flights per day to Chester with Aer Lingus or easyJet.
Direct services to Chester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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