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How to get fromWaterford to Chesterby car, car ferry, bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Waterford to Chester by car, car ferry, bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Waterford 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 12m
    £57–339

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    6h 2m
    £43–147

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Parnell Street to 3Arenabus bus 736
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    9h 29m
    £66–105

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Waterford 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
    9h 33m
    £69–111

  5. Bus, ferry, train via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    9h 43m
    £108–261

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

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 39m
    £50–159

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

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 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
    7h 49m
    £54–210

  8. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    7h 11m
    £48–228

  9. Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    8h 59m
    £57–216

Waterford to Chester by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Chester, England?

There is no direct connection from Waterford to Chester. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parnell Street to Chester via 3Arena, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 9h 29m.

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