How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Chester?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Chester start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £19. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Chester?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Chester is 1h 17m, covering a distance of 33 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Chester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales , Northern , Avanti West Coast .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Chester?

The earliest train from Manchester to Chester departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 23:45.

Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Chester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Chester?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Chester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Chester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Manchester to Chester from £4

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Manchester to Chester on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:10	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 27m	16:37	Chester	No tags
Train	15:25	Manchester Airport	1h 25m	16:50	Chester	No tags
Train	15:30	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 12m	16:42	Chester	No tags
Train	15:32	Manchester Airport	1h 37m	17:09	Chester	No tags
Train	15:48	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 2m	16:50	Chester	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Chester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Chester. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

34 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£4 - £39	Average duration1h 17m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £6	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Chester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Chester?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Chester start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £19. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Chester?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Chester is 1h 17m, covering a distance of 33 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Chester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, Northern, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Chester?
The earliest train from Manchester to Chester departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 23:45.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Chester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Chester?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Chester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Chester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£11

11/12

£8

Today

£7

13/12

£4

14/12

£4

15/12

£6

16/12

£4

17/12

£7

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Chester was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Chester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £37 for a train ticket from Manchester to Chester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-13.

Usually Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.