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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Chesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Chester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Llandudno Junction / ...
    1h 45m
    £15–23

  2. Drive  38.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Chestercar car 38.7 mi
    46 min
    £10–14

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Co-op Live to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Mc1
    3h 35m
    £16–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Chestertaxi taxi 38.7 mi
    46 min
    £95–120

  5. Line 41 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grandale Street to Victoria Rail Stationbus bus 41
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester / ...
    2h 13m
    £14–26

Greater Manchester to Chester by bus and train

Calendar137Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Chester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £13–21 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Co-op Live to Chester Bus Interchange 3 times a week. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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