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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 54 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Manchester to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G85916
1:10 PM 1h29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 2:39 PM Chester station (CTR) €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G85916
1:10 PM 1h29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 2:39 PM Chester station (CTR) €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G89080
9:06 AM 0h55 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 10:01 AM Chester station (CTR) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G86131 · G89073
5:57 AM 1h14 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 7:11 AM Chester station (CTR) €5 1 One-way 1 transfer - G89086
11:06 AM 0h55 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 12:01 PM Chester station (CTR) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers - G89084
10:06 AM 0h55 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 11:01 AM Chester station (CTR) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Chester
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Chester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Oaks (Outlet Village).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Chester by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Transport for Wales.
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