The average train between Chester and Manchester takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is an hourly train service from Chester 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 and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 3:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:18 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 55 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 and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Chester to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Chester to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Manchester is 54.1 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 57 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly.
