4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 $3. 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 $3, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Manchester:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Manchester costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Manchester
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.
- L113409:56 AM1h29Chester station (CTR)11:25 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- L113409:56 AM1h29Chester station (CTR)11:25 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Y257619:27 AM0h51Chester station (CTR)10:18 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L070508:56 AM1h29Chester station (CTR)10:25 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$111One-way0 transfers
- Y254148:20 AM0h58Chester station (CTR)9:18 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$121One-way0 transfers
- Y25414 · L072238:20 AM1h35Chester station (CTR)9:55 AMDeansgate (DGT)$111One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 08
May 09
May 10
May 11
May 12
May 13
May 14
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Chester to Manchester
Travel 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Manchester:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Manchester costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
- Around 11 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 bus and train 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, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
Travelling from Chester to Manchester: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
