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Trains from Chester (CTR) to Manchester Stations

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78

train journeys
per day

32

miles (52 kms)

50 mins

fastest journey

05:02 / 00:21

first / last train

53

direct trains

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Chester (CTR) to Manchester Stations

Buy tickets from Chester to Manchester Stations . Explore the list of all train routes from Chester to Manchester Stations and choose the most convenient one at the best price. Book in advance, buy at no extra charge and refund if your trip is canceled

On a typical weekday there are 78 scheduled rail journeys between Chester and Manchester Stations , with 53 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Chester to Manchester Stations is approximately 32 miles (52 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 10 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Chester and Manchester Stations .

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Chester to Manchester Victoria. The fastest journey time on this route takes 50 mins.

Journeys from Chester to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:02
    48 mins Direct
    05:50
    Chester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Chester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:37
    1 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    06:43
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:52
    58 mins Direct
    06:50
    Chester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Chester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:56
    1 hrs 30 mins Direct - overtaken train
    07:26
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:22
    56 mins Direct
    07:18
    Chester
    Manchester Victoria
    Chester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:49
    1 hrs 30 mins Direct - overtaken train
    08:19
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:52
    58 mins Direct
    07:50
    Chester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Chester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:23
    55 mins Direct
    08:18
    Chester
    Manchester Victoria
    Chester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:32
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    08:45
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:53
    57 mins Direct
    08:50
    Chester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Chester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:55
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    09:15
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:56
    1 hrs 29 mins Direct - overtaken train
    09:25
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:21
    57 mins Direct
    09:18
    Chester
    Manchester Victoria
    Chester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    09:44
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    58 mins Direct
    09:50
    Chester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Chester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:54
    1 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    10:15
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:56
    1 hrs 29 mins Direct - overtaken train
    10:25
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:29
    50 mins Direct
    10:19
    Chester
    Manchester Victoria
    Chester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:52
    58 mins Direct
    10:50
    Chester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Chester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:55
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    11:15
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester to Manchester Piccadilly

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 22:40
Tuesday 06:30 - 22:40
Wednesday 06:30 - 22:40
Thursday 06:30 - 22:40
Friday 06:30 - 22:40
Saturday 06:30 - 22:40
Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Chester and Manchester Stations

The travel time between Chester and Manchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Chester and Manchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 78 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:02, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:21.

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Amenities on trains between Chester and Manchester Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 53 direct services per day from Chester to Manchester Stations

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Chester and Manchester Stations .

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Chester and Manchester Stations , but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.