Train Old Trafford to Chester from £17 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Old Trafford and Chester takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Old Trafford to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 22m
Duration: 36 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Old Trafford to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Old Trafford and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Old Trafford is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Altrincham and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

9:17 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 11:39 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 12:37 PM
1h 20m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 1:37 PM
1h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:17 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:17 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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