How to travel from Manchester to Chester

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Travel Information between Manchester and Chester

Distance33 miles (54 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$5 - $15
Cheapest modeTrain • $5 (€4) • 55 min
Fastest modeTrain • $5 (€4) • 55 min
Popular travel companiesNorthern Rail (3)

Travel 33 miles (54 km) by train or bus between Manchester and Chester. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Manchester to Chester.

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from Manchester to Chester

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

Our recommendation

train

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)Y02317
08:06AM0h55
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
09:01AMChester station (CTR)
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)Y03057 · Y02317
08:00AM1h01
Deansgate (DGT)
09:01AMChester station (CTR)
$111One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)Y02317
08:06AM0h55
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
09:01AMChester station (CTR)
$121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y03042
08:10AM1h29
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:39AMChester station (CTR)
$151One-way
0 transfers
Transport for WalesG55462
08:48AM1h02
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
09:50AMChester station (CTR)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Transport for WalesG55959 · G55516
08:30AM1h12
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:42AMChester station (CTR)
$281One-way
1 transfer

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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

You can get to Chester from Manchester 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Chester from Manchester is by taking a train, which costs on average $5 (€4).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Chester:

A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $15 (€14) from Manchester to Chester.

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

There are alternative travel options to Chester that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 42 min of travel time.

Chester is approximately 33 miles (54 km) away from Manchester.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Chester is:

  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • 9 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Manchester to Chester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Manchester to Chester:

  • Most travelers take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Chester:

  • You can travel by train from Manchester to Chester with Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express, and you can find Northern Rail (3) Manchester to Chester tickets for $5 (€4) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Chester with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 6 direct trains per day to take to Chester with Northern Rail (3) or Transport for Wales.

Direct services to Chester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Your trip from Manchester to Chester doesn't have to end in Chester. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Liverpool, Edinburgh or Birmingham. If you’d like to add London, Liverpool, Edinburgh or Birmingham to your Manchester to Chester tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Chester today!
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