What is the cheapest way to get from Chester Station to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Chester Station to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester Station to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Chester Station to Manchester is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Chester Station and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Coop Live. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Chester Station and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chester and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Chester Station to Manchester?

The distance between Chester Station and Manchester is 39 miles. The road distance is 40.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chester Station to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Chester Station to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs £15 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Chester Station to Manchester?

The train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Road takes 57 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Chester Station to Manchester bus from?

Chester Station to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester Station to Manchester train from?

Chester Station to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester Station to Manchester?

The best way to get from Chester Station to Manchester is to train which takes 57 min and costs £15 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Chester Station to Manchester bus arrive?

Chester Station to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coop Live station.

What is the time difference between Chester Station and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Chester Station. It is currently 10:10 PM in Chester Station and 9:10 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Chester Station to Manchester train arrive?

Chester Station to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Chester Station to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester Station to Manchester is 41 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Chester Station to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester Station to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3625+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Chester Station to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chester Station and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Chester Station to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Chester Station to Manchester by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
57 min
£15–28
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Chester to Manchesterrideshare 39.9 mi
1h 20m
£5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coop Livebus Mc1
2h 21m
£17–45
Drive 40.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester Station to Manchestercar 40.4 mi
49 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester Station to Manchestertaxi 40.4 mi
49 min
£100–130

Chester Station to Manchester by train

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Distance: 39.2 mi
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Chester Station, England and Manchester, England?

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. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coop Live twice a week. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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