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There are 8 ways to get from Shannon to Chester by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Shannon Airport 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
    5h 28m
    £49–214

  2. Fly Shannon Airport 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
    4h 46m
    £47–217

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Shannon to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    9h 53m
    £63–349

  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 5m
    £75–138

  5. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    7h 36m
    £56–149

  6. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    8h 57m
    £59–204

  7. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    8h 20m
    £49–217

  8. 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 8m
    £74–216

Shannon to Chester by bus, train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Chester, England?

There is no direct connection from Shannon to Chester. However, you can take the line 316 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shannon to Chester via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 9h 53m.

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