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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Manchester will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 24 trains that leave Chester for Manchester on Mon, Aug 03, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 53 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.
G89122
G89124
G89116
L89009
L89054
W43789
G89122
G89116
G89124
G89140Trains from Chester to Manchester run on average 11 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 51m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 7 days |
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W43789 | 5:02 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h48 | 5:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38658+ W34222 | On time 5:27 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1h16 | 6:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G38506 | 5:52 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h58 | 6:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89009 | 5:56 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1h30 | 7:26 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38682+ L89066 | 5:59 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1h41 | 7:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G38682 · G38943 | 5:59 AM Chester station (CTR) | 2h14 | 8:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89113 | 8:20 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h58 | 9:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38514 | 8:52 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h58 | 9:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89034 | 8:56 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1h29 | 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38690 · G38945 | 8:58 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1h15 | 10:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89116 | 9:27 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h52 | 10:19 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34249 · W34273 | 9:32 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1h12 | 10:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89122 | 12:26 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h52 | 1:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33934 · W33931 | On time 12:32 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1h12 | 1:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G38523 | 12:52 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h58 | 1:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89054 | 12:56 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1h29 | 2:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38698 · G38975 | 12:58 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1h15 | 2:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89124 | 1:25 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h53 | 2:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89138 | 6:23 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h55 | 7:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89138 · G89974 | 6:23 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1h32 | 7:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
G38535 | 6:52 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h58 | 7:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89035 | 6:56 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1h29 | 8:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38712 · G38999 | 6:58 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1h15 | 8:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89140 | 7:25 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h53 | 8:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chester to Manchester trains use the Chester to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Chester and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chester is 1 km from Chester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Chester.
ATMs are available at Chester.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chester: Parking, WC.
Available at Chester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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