Chester to Manchester train
Cheap train tickets from Chester to Manchester
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Train schedule from Chester to Manchester
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Fastest train times from Chester to Manchester
Fastest Journey
50 m
Average
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
54 km
Of the 9 trains that leave Chester for Manchester every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Chester to Manchester
 | Distance | 33 miles (54 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 4 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $23 (€22) |
 | Train frequency | 46 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 29 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Northern Rail or Transport for Wales |
Trains from Chester to Manchester cover the 33 miles (54 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 4 min with our travel partners like Northern Rail or Transport for Wales. Normally, there are 46 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $23 (€22), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $19 (€18). Travelers depart most frequently from Chester and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Train providers: Northern Rail (3) from Chester to Manchester trains
Travel to Manchester from Chester from $19 (€18) with Omio’s train partners Northern Rail (3)! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys between Chester and Manchester. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.
Chester to Manchester train information with Northern Rail (3):
- Average Duration: 55 min
- Average Price: $19
- Northern Rail (3) frequency: 15 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Chester to Manchester
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Chester, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.6 miles (954 m) away from the city center.
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