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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Greater Manchester is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £9 - £14.

How far is it from Chester to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Chester and Greater Manchester is 36 miles. The road distance is 38.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £10 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Chester to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chester to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Greater Manchester is 39 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Chester to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3552+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Chester to Greater Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Greater Manchester by train, car, taxi, or bus

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 Oxford Road / ...
1h 3m
£10–26
Drive 38.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Greater Manchestercar 38.6 mi
45 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester to Greater Manchestertaxi 38.6 mi
45 min
£95–120
Train, line 41 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain Chester - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Victoria Rail Station to Grandale Streetbus 41
1h 27m

Chester to Greater Manchester by train and bus

142Weekly Services

1h 3mAverage Duration

£10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 35.5 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £10–26 and the journey takes 55 min.

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