The average train between Manchester and Chirk takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Chirk. 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 Chirk. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Chirk at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Chirk. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Chirk station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Manchester to Chirk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Chirk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chirk station.
Book your Manchester to Chirk train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Chirk is 81.9 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chirk via Chester in around 2h 7m.