What is the cheapest way to get from Old Trafford to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Old Trafford to Chester is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Trafford to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Old Trafford to Chester is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Old Trafford and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Old Trafford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Matt Busby Way and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via The Trafford Centre Bus Station and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Old Trafford and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Old Trafford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Old Trafford and arriving at Chester via Altrincham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Old Trafford to Chester?

The distance between Old Trafford and Chester is 43 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.

How do I travel from Old Trafford to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Old Trafford to Chester without a car is to line 250 bus and train which takes 2h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Old Trafford to Chester?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Old Trafford to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Old Trafford to Chester bus from?

Old Trafford to Chester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from The Trafford Centre Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Old Trafford to Chester train from?

Old Trafford to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Altrincham station.

Train or bus from Old Trafford to Chester?

The best way to get from Old Trafford to Chester is to line 100 bus and bus which takes 3h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £21 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Old Trafford to Chester bus arrive?

Old Trafford to Chester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N station.

Where does the Old Trafford to Chester train arrive?

Old Trafford to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Old Trafford to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Old Trafford to Chester is 37 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Old Trafford to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Chester.

Old Trafford to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 250 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Old Trafford to Chester by bus, train, 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.

Line 250 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sir Matt Busby Way to Chester Streetbus 250
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2h
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Altrincham to Chestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
2h 8m
£6–20
Line 100 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
3h 43m
Drive 36.4 mi
1. Drive from Old Trafford to Chestercar 36.4 mi
48 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Old Trafford to Chestertaxi 36.4 mi
48 min
£90–110

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Old Trafford to Chester.

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Old Trafford, England and Chester, England?

You can take a vehicle from Old Trafford to Chester Bus Interchange via Matt Busby Way, The Trafford Centre Bus Station, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Altrincham to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £3–17 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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