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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Chester is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Chester is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coop Live and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Chester. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Manchester to Chester?

The distance between Manchester and Chester is 39 miles. The road distance is 41.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £4 - £26.

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

The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Chester bus from?

Manchester to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coop Live station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Chester?

The best way to get from Manchester to Chester is to train which takes 1h and costs £4 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £27 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Manchester to Chester bus arrive?

Manchester to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Chester is 41 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Manchester to Chester.

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

Book your Manchester to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 964+ hotels available in Chester.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Chester?

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

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

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

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 Manchester Oxford Road to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
1h
£4–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coop Live to Chester Bus InterchangeMc1
2h 5m
£19–27
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Chester38.7 mi
1h 6m
£5
Drive 41.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Chester41.1 mi
50 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Chester41.1 mi
50 min
£100–130

Manchester to Chester by train

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Distance: 39.2 mi
Duration: 1h

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £9–26 and the journey takes 1h. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coop Live to Chester Bus Interchange 4 times a week. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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