The average train between Chester Station and Manchester takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is an hourly train service from Chester Station to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chester Station and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester Station is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:23 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chester Station station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
Chester Station to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester Station to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
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The distance between Chester Station and Manchester is 53.1 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Chester to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £14–28 and the journey takes 53 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.