How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Chester?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Chester start from $5. The average price for this train route is around $25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Chester?

The average train ride duration from Manchester to Chester is 1h 17m, covering a distance of 33 miles (54 km). The quickest train can get you there in 54m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators service the Manchester to Chester route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Northern , Transport for Wales , Avanti West Coast .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Manchester to Chester?

The earliest train departs from Manchester to Chester at 7:06am. And the latest train departs at 11:45pm.

What 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?

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

Next train departures

Next departures for Manchester to Chester on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:06am	Manchester Victoria	1h 3m	8:09am	Chester	Cheapest
Train	8:06am	Manchester Victoria	55m	9:01am	Chester	Fastest
Train	7:25am	Manchester Airport	1h 26m	8:51am	Chester	No tags
Train	7:32am	Manchester Airport	1h 29m	9:01am	Chester	No tags
Train	3:55pm	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 10m	5:05pm	Chester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:43 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Manchester to Chester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Chester. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, 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$5 - $51	Average Duration1h 17m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.2

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.2

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Chester by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Chester?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Chester start from $5. The average price for this train route is around $25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Chester?
The average train ride duration from Manchester to Chester is 1h 17m, covering a distance of 33 miles (54 km). The quickest train can get you there in 54m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators service the Manchester to Chester route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Manchester to Chester?
The earliest train departs from Manchester to Chester at 7:06am. And the latest train departs at 11:45pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Manchester to Chester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

11/25

$14

11/26

$14

Today

$24

11/28

$5

11/29

$5

11/30

$24

12/01

$5

12/02

$5

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Chester was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $5

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 $5 to $49 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 $5 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales 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.