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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Chester:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Chester costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Chester
How to get from Manchester to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G8591012:10 PM1h27Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:37 PMChester station (CTR)$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G8591012:10 PM1h27Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:37 PMChester station (CTR)$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G891023:06 PM0h55Manchester Victoria (MCV)4:01 PMChester station (CTR)$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G891054:06 PM1h03Manchester Victoria (MCV)5:09 PMChester station (CTR)$81One-way0 transfers
- G890755:06 PM1h03Manchester Victoria (MCV)6:09 PMChester station (CTR)$81One-way0 transfers
- G852972:10 PM1h27Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:37 PMChester station (CTR)$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Chester:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Chester costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Chester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Oaks (Outlet Village).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Chester by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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