The distance between Manchester and Chester is around 63km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 49min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Manchester to Chester by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Chester.
Take the bus to Chester.
Take a taxi to Chester.
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+ 6 othersThere are several options for getting from Manchester to Chester by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 49min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Manchester and Chester is around 63km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 54km (33 miles)
It takes around 58min to get from Manchester and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Manchester to Chester is to take a taxi which takes around 49min and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Manchester and Chester. It typically takes around 58min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Manchester and Chester with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 58min.
Northern Rail run train services between Manchester and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 58min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Manchester and Chester. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Manchester and Chester with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 20m.
National Express run regular bus services between Manchester and Chester. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Chester. instead which will take 58min.
The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Manchester and Chester. The distance is around 72km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 49min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 58min and will usually cost around £18 ($21).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 58min | £18($21) | every 30 mins | 63km (39 miles) |
Bus | 1h 20m | £6($7) | twice daily | 68km (42 miles) |
Taxi | 49min | £135($160) | on demand | 72km (45 miles) |
Drive | 49min | £8($10) | on demand | 72km (45 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.