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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Chester
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Chester will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Chester on Fri, Jul 03, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:32 AM2h05Manchester Airport10:37 AMChester€41One-way0 transfers- 7:32 AM2h05Manchester Airport9:37 AMChester€131One-way0 transfers
7:25 AM1h23Manchester Airport8:48 AMChester€141One-way0 transfers- 8:25 AM1h23Manchester Airport9:48 AMChester€151One-way0 transfers
- 5:32 PM2h05Manchester Airport7:37 PMChester€181One-way0 transfers
- 8:25 AM1h23Manchester Airport9:48 AMChester€151One-way0 transfers
- 7:25 AM1h23Manchester Airport8:48 AMChester€141One-way0 transfers
- 8:01 AM1h41Manchester Airport9:42 AMChester€321One-way0 transfers
- 8:32 AM2h05Manchester Airport10:37 AMChester€41One-way0 transfers
- 5:32 PM2h05Manchester Airport7:37 PMChester€181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester Airport to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 45 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€16 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Chester trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G90100+G38621 | On time 7:01 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h46 | 8:47 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G38394 | On time 7:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 8:49 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89042 · G85894 | On time 7:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h08 | 9:37 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G86159 · G85894 | On time 7:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h05 | 9:37 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G90105+G38623 | On time 8:01 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 9:44 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G38399 | On time 8:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 9:49 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G86165 · G85900 | On time 8:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h05 | 10:37 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G90109+G38625 | On time 9:01 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 10:44 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G38403 | On time 9:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 10:49 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G86170 · G85902 | On time 9:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h07 | 11:39 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G90115+ W34011 | On time 10:01 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h13 | 11:14 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G38405 | On time 10:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 11:51 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G86176 · G85906 | On time 10:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h05 | 12:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G90118+G38629 | On time 11:01 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 12:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G38409 | On time 11:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 12:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G86181 · G85910 | On time 11:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h05 | 1:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G86122 · G85916 | On time 12:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h07 | 2:39 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G90122+G38635 | On time 1:01 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 2:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G38415 | 1:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 2:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G86141 · G85297 | On time 1:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h05 | 3:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G90124+G38637 | On time 2:01 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 3:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G38417 | 2:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 3:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G86154 · G85921 | On time 2:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h05 | 4:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G90089+G38639 | On time 3:01 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 4:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G38389 | On time 3:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 4:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G86163 · G85925 | On time 3:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h08 | 5:40 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G90095+G38641 | On time 4:01 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 5:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G38393 | On time 4:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 5:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G86167 · G85934 | On time 4:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h05 | 6:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G38398 | On time 5:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 6:50 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G86173 · G85942 | On time 5:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h05 | 7:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G90107+Y63472 | On time 6:01 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 7:20 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Chester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Airport to Chester run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 7:01 AM |
Last train 9:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport to Chester trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Chester from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport to Chester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Chester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Airport to Chester
Most Manchester Airport to Chester trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Chester station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Chester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Chester from Chester city centre
Chester is 1 km from Chester city centre. Public transport options include:
Chester train station facilities and services
Chester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Chester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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