Chester to Manchester by train
Chester → Manchester Piccadilly
Trains link Chester (Chester) and Manchester (Manchester Piccadilly) in about 1h 01m at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 1h 01m
- Typical
- ≈ 1h 12m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, CrossCountry
How long does the train from Chester to Manchester take?
The fastest trains cover Chester to Manchester in about 1h 01m; a typical journey takes around 1h 12m.
Is there a direct train from Chester to Manchester?
Yes: direct trains run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
Legendary routes through Chester or Manchester
- Avanti West Coast London → Manchester
- Welsh Marches Line Cardiff → Manchester
- Hope Valley Line Sheffield → Manchester
- Shrewsbury–Chester Shrewsbury → Chester
More trains from Chester
- Chester → London ≈ 2h 03m · direct
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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.