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4.6Travel Information to Chester from Manchester
 Distance | 54 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | €4 - €14 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • €4 • 55 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • €4 • 55 min |
 Popular travel companies | Northern Rail (3) |
Take a train or coach to travel 54 km from Manchester to Chester. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Northern Rail (3) among others. Travellers can even take a direct train from Manchester to Chester.
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How to get from Manchester to Chester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Chester
Travel to Chester 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 Manchester to Chester.
There are 2 travel options from Manchester to Chester: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Chester from Manchester is by taking a train, which costs on average €4.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Chester:
A train is €9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Manchester to Chester costing on average €14.
The fastest way to get to Chester from Manchester is by train with an average travel time of 55 min.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Coach takes 1 h 42 min on average.
The distance between Manchester and Chester is around 54 km.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Chester is:
- 2 coaches a day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Chester from Manchester 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 for travellers from Manchester to Chester:
- Trains from Manchester to Chester most often leave from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Chester.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Chester:
- You can travel by train from Manchester to Chester with Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express, and you can find Northern Rail (3) Manchester to Chester tickets for €4 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Chester with the following travel companies:
- Direct trains with Northern Rail (3) or Transport for Wales with 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Manchester and Chester.
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