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Manchester to Chester Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester to Chester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as AU$2.81, with average prices for this route around AU$7.78.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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الأربعاء, 27 أغسطس
From AU$5.61
الخميس, 28 أغسطس
From AU$5.61
الجمعة, 29 أغسطس
From AU$2.81
السبت, 30 أغسطس
From AU$4.16
الأحد, 31 أغسطس
From AU$3.43
الاثنين, 1 سبتمبر
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الثلاثاء, 2 سبتمبر
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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
16:30 Manchester Piccadilly	17:42 Chester	1 hour 12 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
16:48 Manchester Oxford Road	17:47 Chester	59 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
17:06 Manchester Victoria	18:09 Chester	1 hour 3 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
17:10 Manchester Piccadilly	18:37 Chester	1 hour 27 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets
17:30 Manchester Piccadilly	18:44 Chester	1 hour 14 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
17:48 Manchester Oxford Road	18:50 Paris	1 hour 2 minutes, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Manchester to Chester Train Route Details

First train

00:27

Last train

23:45

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Chester

Journey time

54 minutes

Distance

54 km

Price

AU$2.81*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Chester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Manchester to Chester. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Chester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Manchester to Chester, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Chester ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Manchester to Chester train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

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Manchester to Chester Train prices and times

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