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Compare flight and ferry for Chester to Dublin
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chester to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £25.
Distance: 224 km
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£51 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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How to get to Dublin from Chester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Chester to Dublin is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Chester to Dublin
Travel to Dublin 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 Chester to Dublin.

There are 2 options to travel from Chester to Dublin including taking a flight or ferry.
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Dublin is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of £19 compared to other travel options to Dublin:
Taking a flight costs £18 less than taking a ferry, which costs on average £37 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Dublin from Chester is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.
Other travel options to Dublin take longer:
Getting to Dublin by ferry takes 3 h 15 min on average.
The Chester to Dublin distance is approximately 138 miles.
The average frequency per day from Chester to Dublin is:
- 4 ferries a day.
- 23 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Chester to Dublin 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 Chester to Dublin:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chester to Dublin:
- You can travel to Dublin from Chester by ferry with Stena Line. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £37 with Stena Line from Chester to Dublin.
- You can go to Dublin from Chester by plane with Ryanair or Aer Lingus. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £19 with Ryanair from Chester to Dublin on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chester to Dublin with the following travel companies:
- Direct ferries with with 4 direct ferries per day.
- Direct flight available with 10 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dublin as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Chester to Dublin.
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