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Trains from Manchester Stations to Chester (CTR)

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84

train journeys
per day

32

miles (52 kms)

54 mins

fastest journey

05:11 / 00:30

first / last train

53

direct trains

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Manchester Stations to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 84 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Stations and Chester , with 53 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Stations to Chester is approximately 32 miles (52 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 16 mins.

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

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Victoria to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 54 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Stations to Chester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:11
    1 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    06:45
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:46
    1 hrs 5 mins Direct
    06:51
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Chester
    Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:10
    1 hrs 29 mins Direct - overtaken train
    07:39
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:16
    55 mins Direct
    07:11
    Manchester Victoria
    Chester
    Manchester Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:26
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    07:42
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:48
    1 hrs 1 min Direct
    07:49
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Chester
    Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:06
    1 hrs 3 mins Direct
    08:09
    Manchester Victoria
    Chester
    Manchester Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:09
    1 hrs 28 mins Direct
    08:37
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:30
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    08:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:48
    1 hrs 3 mins Direct
    08:51
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Chester
    Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:06
    55 mins Direct
    09:01
    Manchester Victoria
    Chester
    Manchester Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:10
    1 hrs 29 mins Direct - overtaken train
    09:39
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:12
    1 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    09:33
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Chester
    Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:30
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    09:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:48
    1 hrs 2 mins Direct
    09:50
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Chester
    Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:06
    55 mins Direct
    10:01
    Manchester Victoria
    Chester
    Manchester Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:10
    1 hrs 29 mins Direct - overtaken train
    10:39
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:12
    1 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    10:33
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Chester
    Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    10:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Chester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:48
    1 hrs 2 mins Direct
    10:50
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Chester
    Manchester Oxford Road to Chester

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Crewe station, Nantwich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6HR
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 20:00
Saturday 05:30 - 19:00
Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
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 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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Manchester Stations and Chester

The travel time between Manchester Stations and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 54 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Stations and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 84 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

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Amenities on trains between Manchester Stations and Chester 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 Manchester Stations to Chester

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

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