The average train between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly Station takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly Station. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Manchester Piccadilly Station at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chester station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
Chester to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Chester to Manchester Piccadilly Station train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 54.3 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly.