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How to get fromShannon Airport (SNN) to Chesterby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Chester by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    3h 20m
    £41–192

  2. Fly to Liverpool, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SNN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    2h 36m
    £40–249

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    9h 59m
    £64–350

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    11h 17m
    £74–137

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    11h 19m
    £73–214

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Chester by bus, train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 330.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Chester, England?

There is no direct connection from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Chester. However, you can fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Chester via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 9h 59m.

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