The average train between Manchester and Chester Station takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Chester Station. 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 Manchester and Chester Station. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Chester Station at 12:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Chester Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
Manchester to Chester Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Chester Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Manchester to Chester Station train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Chester Station is 53.1 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 59 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly.
