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Grosvenor Museum
An award-winning medical history attraction exploring disease, cures, and public health in a playful way. It is unusual, family-friendly, and increasingly popular.
Cheapest price on Oct 16
$13
Average ticket price on Oct 16
$35
Fastest journey on Oct 16
1 h 12 m
Average journey duration on Oct 16
1 h 18 m
Trains on Oct 16
55
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Chester will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
On Fri, Oct 16, we found 55 trains from Manchester Airport to Chester, including 11 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 16 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
On Fri, Oct 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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.
G86131 · G89073
G38425
G38424
G86170 · G89084
G86122 · G89095
G90093+
G38617
G90115+
W34011
G38425
G38386
G38411Trains from Manchester Airport to Chester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 11:32. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 5:32 AM |
Last train 11:32 AM |
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The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Chester trains for today, Thursday, October 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G38411 | 9:26 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h22 | 10:48 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86143 · G85956 | On time 9:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h05 | 11:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
C24655+ G85956 | On time 9:40 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h57 | 11:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G89591+ W84734+ G38424 | On time 9:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h04 | 11:52 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G38424 | On time 10:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h27 | 11:52 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89599 · G85962 | On time 10:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 12:41 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G38427 | On time 11:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 12:46 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89609+ W45336 | On time 11:46 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h38 | 1:24 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, October 16 | |||||
G38386 | 5:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h22 | 6:47 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86131 · G89073 | 5:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h39 | 7:11 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G89542+ W84643+ G38390 | 5:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 7:49 AM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G90093+ G38617 | 5:51 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 7:03 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
W85164+ P24187 · G89074 | 6:03 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h06 | 8:09 AM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G38390 | 6:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 7:49 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90105+ G38623 | 8:01 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 9:44 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G89560 · G89080+ C04439 | 8:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h44 | 10:01 AM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G38399 | 8:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 9:49 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86165 · G89080 | 8:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h29 | 10:01 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G15896+ G85900 | 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 10:37 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G89564+ W84656+ G38403 | 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 10:49 AM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G90109+ G38625 | 9:01 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 10:44 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G89569 · G89084+ C04444 | 9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h44 | 11:01 AM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G38403 | 9:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 10:49 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86170 · G89084 | 9:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h29 | 11:01 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G90115+ W34011 | 10:01 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h13 | 11:14 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G89577 · G89086+ C21804 | 10:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h44 | 12:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G38405 | 10:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 11:51 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86176 · G89086 | 10:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h29 | 12:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
C24597+ G85906 | 10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 12:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G86181 · G89092 | 11:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h29 | 1:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G16000+ G85910 | 11:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 1:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G89589+ W84673+ G38413 | 11:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 1:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G90120+ G38631 | 12:01 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 1:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G89593 · G89095+ C21590 | 12:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h44 | 2:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G38413 | 12:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 1:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86122 · G89095 | 12:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h29 | 2:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
C24608+ G85916 | 12:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h55 | 2:39 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G86141 · G89098 | 1:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h29 | 3:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G16023+ G85297 | 1:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 3:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G89607+ W84686+ G38417 | 1:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 3:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G90124+ G38637 | 2:01 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 3:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G89614 · G89102+ C21591 | 2:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h44 | 4:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G38417 | 2:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 3:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86154 · G89102 | 2:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h29 | 4:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
C24619+ G85921 | 2:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 4:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G89617+ W84692+ G38389 | 2:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 4:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G90089+ G38639 | 3:01 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 4:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G89541 · G89105+ C21810 | 3:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h52 | 5:09 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G38389 | 3:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h24 | 4:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86163 · G89105 | 3:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h37 | 5:09 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G16020+ G85925 | 3:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h56 | 5:40 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G89543+ W84697+ G38393 | 3:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 5:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G90095+ G38641 | 4:01 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 5:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
G89546 · G89075+ C21593 | 4:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h52 | 6:09 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
G89901 · L89665+ G38652 | 9:01 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 10:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
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An award-winning medical history attraction exploring disease, cures, and public health in a playful way. It is unusual, family-friendly, and increasingly popular.
A major museum on Roman Chester with archaeology, reconstructed rooms, and hands-on displays. It is the best place to understand the city’s ancient roots.
A richly furnished Georgian townhouse showing domestic life across centuries. Costumed interpretation and period interiors make it engaging and memorable.
A wide green expanse by the River Dee, popular for walks, picnics, and events. It offers classic views of the water and easy access to central sights.
A scenic trail following the old city defences with frequent viewpoints and easy access to landmarks. It is one of the best ways to see Chester efficiently.
One of Chester’s main shopping streets, lined with historic buildings and Rows. It captures the city’s distinctive mix of heritage and everyday life.
A rich fruit cake packed with currants and spice, long linked to Chester and nearby Cheshire baking traditions.
Crumbly, creamy cow's milk cheese from Cheshire, one of England's oldest named cheeses and a staple of local farming.
Traditional Cheshire cheese melted with beer, mustard and seasoning on toast; a classic pub and supper dish in the region.
Established city-centre bistro serving modern British food with local produce in a relaxed, smart setting.
Popular independent restaurant focused on seasonal small plates, natural wines and creative modern cooking.
Refined fine dining by chef Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor, known for polished tasting menus and formal service.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining cost less than London, but tourist areas raise prices. Buses are reasonable; central sights are walkable.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% at restaurants for good service. Round up for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional.
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Chester Railway Station -> Chester City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Chester 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 Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester Airport to Chester trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Chester station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Chester 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.
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