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Compare train and bus for Chester to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 54 km
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Chester to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chester to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Chester to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chester to Manchester.
There are 2 options to travel from Chester to Manchester including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Manchester is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €4 compared to other travel options to Manchester:
A train is €16 less than a coach for this journey with tickets for a coach from Chester to Manchester costing on average €20.
The quickest way to travel from Chester to Manchester is by train, which takes on average 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 1 h 45 min of travel time.
The distance between Chester and Manchester is around 54 km.
The average frequency per day from Chester to Manchester is:
- 2 coaches a day.
- 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Manchester from Chester as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Chester to Manchester:
- Most travellers who purchase a train ticket from Chester to Manchester depart from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chester to Manchester:
- You can take a train from Chester to Manchester with Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast. Cheap tickets can be found for €4 with Northern Rail (3) from Chester to Manchester.
Yes, there are direct routes from Chester to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct train to Manchester with Northern Rail (3) or Transport for Wales with 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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