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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 €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Chester to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Chester to Manchester
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Manchester:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Manchester costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Oaks (Outlet Village) and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales.
- 3 direct buses per day with Transport for Wales.
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