How to travel from Manchester to Chester

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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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Bus

€9

Average price

Cheapest

€26

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1h 30m

Average total duration

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1h 0m

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30m

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2h 28m

Average total duration

1h 58m

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Northern Rail (3)

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Transport for Wales

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from Manchester to Chester

How to get from Manchester to Chester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

Northern Rail (3)Y25069
06:16AM0h55
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
07:11AMChester station (CTR)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)Y25069
06:16AM0h55
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
07:11AMChester station (CTR)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)Y25069
06:16AM0h55
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
07:11AMChester station (CTR)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y25646
07:06AM1h03
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
08:09AMChester station (CTR)
$151One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y25281
06:10AM1h29
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
07:39AMChester station (CTR)
$111One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y25070
07:08AM1h29
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
08:37AMChester station (CTR)
$211One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Manchester to Chester

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Manchester to Chester, 70,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Manchester to Chester and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Chester

Travel to Chester 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 Manchester to Chester.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Chester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Chester is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Chester is by train with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 44m.

The distance from Manchester to Chester is approximately 33 miles (54 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Chester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Chester:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Chester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Chester with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Transport for Wales.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Chester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, London Euston (EUS), Edinburgh, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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