There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Chester Racecourse by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
1h 26m£14–27Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Manchester to Chester38.7 mi
1h 18m£5Bus
- Take the bus from Coop Live to Chester Bus Interchangebus Mc1
2h 24m£12–22Drive 41.4 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Chester Racecoursecar 41.4 mi
52 min£11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manchester to Chester Racecoursetaxi 41.4 mi
52 min£100–130Train via Manchester Oxford Road
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
1h 27m£13–22Bus via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
2h 36m£6–13
Manchester to Chester Racecourse by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Chester Racecourse is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Chester Racecourse is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £10 - £15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coop Live and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Chester. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Manchester and Chester Racecourse is 42 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Chester Racecourse without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £14 - £27.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Manchester to Chester Racecourse, including transfers.
Manchester to Chester Racecourse bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coop Live station.
Manchester to Chester Racecourse train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Chester Racecourse is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £14 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Chester Racecourse, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coop Live to Chester Bus Interchange 6 times a week. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coop Live to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Manchester to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Chester Racecourse bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Manchester to Chester Racecourse train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Chester Racecourse is 42 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Manchester to Chester Racecourse.
There are 1118+ hotels available in Chester Racecourse.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Chester Racecourse. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.