What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Chester-le-Street?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Chester-le-Street is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Chester-le-Street?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Chester-le-Street is to fly and train which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Chester-le-Street?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Front Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Belfast to Chester-le-Street?

The distance between Belfast and Chester-le-Street is 217 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Chester-le-Street without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Chester-le-Street without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 40m and costs £75 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Chester-le-Street?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Belfast to Chester-le-Street, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Chester-le-Street bus from?

Belfast to Chester-le-Street bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Chester-le-Street bus arrive?

Belfast to Chester-le-Street bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Chester-le-Street?

There are 2291+ hotels available in Chester-le-Street.

Belfast to Chester-le-Street - 11 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Chester-le-Street by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Chester-Le-Streettrain
3h 51m
£45–122
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
11h 50m
£19–29
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
10h 40m
£76–174
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
11h 48m
£138–451
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Chester-Le-Streettrain
5h 17m
£67–184
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 4m
£72–197
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 34m
£69–187
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chester-Le-Streettrain
5h 59m
£75–188
Bus and ferry, bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
11h 53m
£26–43
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chester-Le-Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
13h 30m
£89–191
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Chester-le-Streetcar
5h 34m
£71–288

Belfast to Chester-le-Street by busferry, bus, and foot

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Distance: 216.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Chester-le-Street, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Chester-le-Street. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, then take the train to Chester-Le-Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Chester-Le-Street via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle in around 10h 40m.

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