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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Chester Station is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Chester Station is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Chester Station?

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 Station?

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

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Chester Station without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £15 - £28.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Chester Station?

The best way to get from Manchester to Chester Station is to train which takes 1h and costs £15 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £15 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Manchester to Chester Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Chester Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Chester Station is 41 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Manchester to Chester Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester Station?

There are 1093+ hotels available in Chester Station.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Chester Station?

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Chester Station 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
1h
£15–28
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Chesterrideshare 38.7 mi
1h 21m
£5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Hoole Bridge Shopsbus X30
2h 14m
£7–15
Drive 40.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Chester Stationcar 40.4 mi
48 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Chester Stationtaxi 40.4 mi
48 min
£100–130

Manchester to Chester Station by train

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Distance: 39.2 mi
Duration: 1h

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 1h. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Hoole Bridge Shops hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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