Manchester to Chester by train
Manchester Piccadilly → Chester
Trains link Manchester (Manchester Piccadilly) and Chester (Chester) in about 1h 05m at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 1h 05m
- Typical
- ≈ 1h 17m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express
How long does the train from Manchester to Chester take?
The fastest trains cover Manchester to Chester in about 1h 05m; a typical journey takes around 1h 17m.
Is there a direct train from Manchester to Chester?
Yes: direct trains run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.
Legendary routes through Manchester or Chester
- Avanti West Coast London → Manchester
- Welsh Marches Line Cardiff → Manchester
- Hope Valley Line Sheffield → Manchester
- Shrewsbury–Chester Shrewsbury → Chester
More trains from Manchester
- Manchester → Preston ≈ 38 min · direct
- Manchester → Liverpool ≈ 48 min · direct
- Manchester → Sheffield ≈ 50 min · direct
- Manchester → Leeds ≈ 1h 01m · direct
- Manchester → Birmingham ≈ 1h 30m · direct
- Manchester → York ≈ 1h 37m · 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.