The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Chester
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Chester will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $11.
Of the 60 trains that leave Manchester for Chester every day 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Y250638:09 PM1h28Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:37 PMChester station (CTR)$111One-way0 changes
Y251019:10 AM1h27Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:37 AMChester station (CTR)$111One-way0 changes
Y25284 · Y2563911:00 AM1h01Deansgate (DGT)12:01 PMChester station (CTR)$111One-way1 change
Y250621:10 PM1h29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:39 PMChester station (CTR)$111One-way0 changes
Y250977:10 PM1h28Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:38 PMChester station (CTR)$111One-way0 changes
Y2540912:06 PM0h54Manchester Victoria (MCV)1:00 PMChester station (CTR)$141One-way0 changes
Y254102:06 PM0h55Manchester Victoria (MCV)3:01 PMChester station (CTR)$131One-way0 changes
Y256413:06 PM0h55Manchester Victoria (MCV)4:01 PMChester station (CTR)$131One-way0 changes
Y2563911:06 AM0h55Manchester Victoria (MCV)12:01 PMChester station (CTR)$131One-way0 changes
Y2540810:06 AM0h55Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:01 AMChester station (CTR)$131One-way0 changes
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Compare coach and train for Manchester to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a coach costs an average of $24.
Distance: 54 km
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Live departures
Manchester to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Chester trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y25407 | 8:06 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h56 | 9:02 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25280 | 8:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h27 | 9:37 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64720 · L64291 | 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h12 | 9:42 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
L64237 | 8:48 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h00 | 9:48 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25638 | 9:06 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h55 | 10:01 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25101 | 9:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h27 | 10:37 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64722 · L64294 | 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h12 | 10:42 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
L64242 | 9:48 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h00 | 10:48 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25287 · Y25408 | 10:00 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h01 | 11:01 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
Y25408 | 10:06 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h55 | 11:01 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25283 | 10:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h28 | 11:38 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64724 · L64296 | 10:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h12 | 11:42 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
L64247 | 10:48 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h03 | 11:51 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25284 · Y25639 | 11:00 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h01 | 12:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
Y25639 | 11:06 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h55 | 12:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25064 | 11:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h27 | 12:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64726 · L64298 | 11:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h12 | 12:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
L64252 | 11:48 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h00 | 12:48 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25409 | 12:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h54 | 1:00 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25187 | 12:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h27 | 1:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64728 · L64300 | 12:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h12 | 1:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
L64257 | 12:48 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h00 | 1:48 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25640 | 1:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h55 | 2:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25062 | 1:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h29 | 2:39 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64730 · L64302 | 1:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h12 | 2:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
L64260 | 1:48 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h00 | 2:48 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25232 · Y25410 | 2:00 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h01 | 3:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
Y25410 | 2:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h55 | 3:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25278 | 2:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h27 | 3:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64732 · L64304 | 2:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h12 | 3:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
L64263 | 2:48 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h00 | 3:48 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25209 · Y25641 | 3:00 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h01 | 4:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
Y25641 | 3:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h55 | 4:01 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25074 | 3:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h27 | 4:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64734 · L64306 | 3:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h12 | 4:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
L64222 | 3:48 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h00 | 4:48 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02805 · L02193 | 3:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h11 | 5:05 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
Y25411 | 4:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h03 | 5:09 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25066 | 4:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 5:40 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64736 · L64308 | 4:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h12 | 5:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
L64227 | 4:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h02 | 5:46 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64227 | 4:48 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h58 | 5:46 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02793 · L02196 | 4:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h12 | 6:06 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
Y25760 | 5:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h03 | 6:09 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25060 | 5:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h27 | 6:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64738 · L64310 | 5:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h14 | 6:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
L64233 | 5:48 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h01 | 6:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Chester
Trains from Manchester to Chester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 55m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express from Manchester to Chester trainsNorthern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester and Chester from $4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Chester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Chester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Chester
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
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