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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 €3. 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 €3, and a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Manchester to Chester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Chester:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Chester costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
- 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 Transport for Wales to go to Chester by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Transport for Wales to go to Chester by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Transport for Wales.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales.
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