What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Chester?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool for the journey to Chester from Manchester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Chester from Manchester?
You can get to Chester with just £3 by taking a Train from Northern, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Northern1h 14m005:57ManchesterOxford Road Station07:11ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales1h 5m005:46ManchesterOxford Road Station06:51ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast1h 40m005:05ManchesterPiccadilly Station06:45ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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CrossCountry1h 34m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station06:45ChesterCentral Station0Economy
Cheapest Trains today
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Northern1h 13m005:57ManchesterOxford Road Station07:10ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales1h 0m000:26ManchesterPiccadilly Station01:26ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales1h 5m005:46ManchesterOxford Road Station06:51ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast1h 40m005:05ManchesterPiccadilly Station06:45ChesterCentral Station0Economy
Cheapest Trains tomorrow
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Northern1h 14m005:57ManchesterOxford Road Station07:11ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales0h 58m000:26ManchesterPiccadilly Station01:24ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales1h 5m005:46ManchesterOxford Road Station06:51ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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CrossCountry1h 27m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station06:38ChesterCentral Station0Economy
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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Northern1h 14m005:57ManchesterOxford Road Station07:11ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales0h 58m000:26ManchesterPiccadilly Station01:24ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales1h 5m005:46ManchesterOxford Road Station06:51ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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CrossCountry1h 27m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station06:38ChesterCentral Station0Economy
Cheapest Trains Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Chester?
You can get to Chester from Manchester in just 0h 58m with a Train from Transport for Wales. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Transport for Wales1h 5m005:46ManchesterOxford Road Station06:51ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Northern1h 14m005:57ManchesterOxford Road Station07:11ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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CrossCountry1h 34m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station06:45ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast1h 40m005:05ManchesterPiccadilly Station06:45ChesterCentral Station0Economy
Fastest Trains today
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Transport for Wales1h 0m000:26ManchesterPiccadilly Station01:26ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales1h 5m005:46ManchesterOxford Road Station06:51ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Northern1h 13m005:57ManchesterOxford Road Station07:10ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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CrossCountry1h 34m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station06:45ChesterCentral Station0Economy
Fastest Trains tomorrow
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Transport for Wales0h 58m000:26ManchesterPiccadilly Station01:24ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales1h 5m005:46ManchesterOxford Road Station06:51ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Northern1h 14m005:57ManchesterOxford Road Station07:11ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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CrossCountry1h 27m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station06:38ChesterCentral Station0Economy
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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Transport for Wales0h 58m000:26ManchesterPiccadilly Station01:24ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Transport for Wales1h 5m005:46ManchesterOxford Road Station06:51ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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Northern1h 14m005:57ManchesterOxford Road Station07:11ChesterCentral Station0Economy
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CrossCountry1h 27m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Station06:38ChesterCentral Station0Economy
Fastest Trains Thursday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Manchester to Chester
What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Chester?
In Manchester, you will usually depart from Piccadilly Station, Victoria Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Chester you will be arriving at Central Station, Vicar's Lane or Bus Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chester from Manchester? With 4 connections between 4 Train, Bus and Car operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Chester, you can pay as low as £3 with a Train from Northern.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Transport for Wales: you will get to Chester in just 0h 58m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Chester are Transport for Wales, Northern and CrossCountry, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Chester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Bache, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Chester?
The most popular companies between Manchester and Chester, are Transport for Wales, Northern and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern, CrossCountry and 1 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Chester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Chester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Chester
How can I reach Chester from Manchester?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train, Bus and Car, with which you can get to Chester from Manchester.
How far is Chester from Manchester?
The distance between Manchester and Chester is 53.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Chester?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 9 kgs, and a flight 13 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Chester?
You can get to Chester with just £3 by taking a Train from Northern.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Chester?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chester in just 0h 58m with a Train from Transport for Wales.
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