How to get to Chester from Belfast

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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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from Belfast to Chester

How to get to Chester from Belfast by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Belfast to Chester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

easyJetU2708
20:500h55
Belfast International Airport
21:45Manchester Airport
£481One-way
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Cheapest

Ryanair UKRK 9605
21:501h05
Belfast International Airport
22:55East Midlands Airport
£191One-way
0 changes

Fastest

easyJetU2532
12:300h45
George Best Belfast City Airport
13:15Liverpool John Lennon Airport
£1121One-way
0 changes

Other options

easyJetU2712
08:000h55
George Best Belfast City Airport
08:55Manchester Airport
£741One-way
0 changes
easyJetU293
16:250h55
Belfast International Airport
17:20Manchester Airport
£1051One-way
0 changes
easyJetU2702
08:301h00
Belfast International Airport
09:30Manchester Airport
£1181One-way
0 changes

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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.

FAQs

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.

    Looking to extend your trip from Belfast to Chester? Many Omio customers who go from Belfast to Chester usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh or Birmingham. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh or Birmingham from Chester, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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