Trains from Chester to Manchester
Chester to Manchester train information
| Train duration | 1h32m |
| Arrival | Manchester, England |
| Departure | Chester, England |
| Distance | 34 Miles |
Which train company can I use?
Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train connecting Chester (North West England) to Manchester (North West England). The services on board may change depending on the train operator.
How long is the train?
There are 34 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Chester to Manchester is approximately 1h32m. Taking the train is often the quickest option to get to Manchester from Chester, and it's also more environmentally friendly than driving your car or flying.
What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?
Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the price of the ticket will vary.
Best prices for Chester to Manchester train tickets
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Chester - Manchester prices calendar
Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Chester to Manchester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.
Chester - Manchester: the best time to book cheap trains
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The graph above shows the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train ticket is booked. Purchasing your train from Chester to Manchester in advance can enable you to save money for your journey.
Tickets are available from £7 when buying your seat 3 days in advance which is 24% cheaper than the best fare we found when booking on the day you're travelling.
Best prices for Chester to Manchester trains
We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Chester and Manchester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Manchester to Chester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.
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Discount Chester - Manchester train tickets
Do you want to travel at the lowest fares? Many railcards and tricks can be obtained to spend less for your Chester Manchester train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are many types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.
The main benefit of using a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to be profitable.
You will need to purchase at least £88 of train tickets throughout the duration of the railcard's validity for the card to break-even. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you buy afterwards, you will save money.
As an example, train tickets from Chester to Manchester cost on average £50.00 (1). If you're dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it turns out that after only 2 one way journeys from Manchester to Chester, the railcard will have paid for itself.
Railcards enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.
(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey
| Train Journey | Average price without railcard(1) | With a railcard 34% off(2) | Saving based on a one-way trip | Number of return trips to pay off the cost |
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| Chester to Manchester train | £50.00 | £33.33 | £16.67 | 1.76 |
(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way
(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare
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