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The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Jun 18

Cheapest price

$13

Average price

$17

Fastest journey

56 m

Average duration

1 h 4 m

Trains per day

Distance

54 km

Cheap tickets

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 $13.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Chester for Manchester on Wed, Jun 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .

On Wed, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.

Y02257

08:21AM0h57

Chester station (CTR)

09:18AMManchester Victoria (MCV)

$131One-way

0 transfers

Y02986

07:56AM1h29

Chester station (CTR)

09:25AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)

$151One-way

0 transfers

G55647

07:52AM0h58

Chester station (CTR)

08:50AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)

$151One-way

0 transfers

G55799 · G56045

07:56AM1h17

Chester station (CTR)

09:13AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)

$151One-way

1 transfer

Y02329

07:22AM0h56

Chester station (CTR)

08:18AMManchester Victoria (MCV)

$171One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

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 €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€10 Average price Cheapest	€26 Average price
1h 51m Average duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 36m Average duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Chester to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 18

Last updated at 5:51 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Y02329	On time 6:22 AM Chester station (CTR)	0h56	7:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0 transfersDirect
W09851 · W09713	On time 6:32 AM Chester station (CTR)	1h13	7:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1 transfer
G55647	On time 6:52 AM Chester station (CTR)	0h58	7:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)	0 transfersDirect
Y02986	On time 6:56 AM Chester station (CTR)	1h29	8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	0 transfersDirect
G55799 · G56045	On time 6:56 AM Chester station (CTR)	1h17	8:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1 transfer
Y02257	On time 7:21 AM Chester station (CTR)	0h57	8:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Chester to Manchester?

The best time to book your train from Chester to Manchester is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Chester to Manchester route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Chester to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Chester to Manchester.

Trains

from $18

Buses

from $20

Journey information

Overview: Train from Chester to Manchester

United Kingdom

Trains from Chester to Manchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€4) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

33 miles (54 km)

Average train duration

1h 21m

Cheapest ticket price

$6 (€4)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

50m

First train

00:23

Last train

23:58

Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales and Virgin Trains from Chester to Manchester trains

You can travel by train between Chester and Manchester with Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales and Virgin Trains for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company 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. 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. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Chester to Manchester train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 50 min
Cheapest Price: $8
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 7 a day

Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.

Chester to Manchester train information with Transport for Wales:

Average Duration: 59 min
Cheapest Price: $22

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Chester to Manchester train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 12 min
Cheapest Price: $20

FAQs: Trains from Chester to Manchester

FAQs: Travel by train from Chester 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.

Cheap train tickets from Chester to Manchester can start from as little as $4 (€3) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Chester to Manchester is $12 (€9); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Chester to Manchester is 50 min to travel the 33 mile (54 km) long journey, with around there are 10 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Chester to Manchester leaves at 12: 23 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Chester to Manchester leaves at 11: 58 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Chester to Manchester without having to change trains with Northern Rail (3) or Transport for Wales. There are 7 direct trains from Chester to Manchester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the route from Chester to Manchester you can take a train with Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Manchester from Chester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 58 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Chester, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Chester is worth doing with a journey time of 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Chester to Manchester by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Chester to Manchester including taking a train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Chester to Manchester

Chester

Manchester

The major train station for departures in Chester is Chester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chester for your trip from Chester to Manchester.

Chester

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS

Phone Number

+44 3450507080

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40

Distance to city center

1 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent

Parking

Car Park: Chester West

Accessibility

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

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: On the concourse
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

Public transit options for Chester

Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front

The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your journey to Manchester from Chester.

Manchester Piccadilly Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
Sun: 07:00 - 22:30

Wifi

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.

Lockers

Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Dining

Burger King
Caffè Nero
Carluccio’s
Hotel Chocolat
Starbucks
The Pasty Shop
Costa Coffee
Pret a Manger
Upper Crust
McDonald's
& more

Accessibility

There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
Premier Inn Manchester City
Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
Sun: 07:00 - 22:30

Information Desk

Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.

Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly

Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

Manchester Oxford Road Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: No
Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: No
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
Baby changing facilities: No

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: on Platform 4/5
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transit options for Manchester Oxford Road

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)

Manchester Victoria Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

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

Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
Baby changing facilities: No

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: No
Storage location: on platform and approach
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transit options for Manchester Victoria

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.

Manchester Airport Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Information Desk

information

Address

Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30

Distance to city center

13 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

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

Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: No
Storage location: No cycle storage
Storage CCTV: No

Information Desk

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

Public transit options for Manchester Airport

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

East Didsbury Wifi