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How to get fromOld Trafford to Chesterby bus, train, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Old Trafford to Chester by bus, train, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Line 250 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sir Matt Busby Way to Chester Streetbus bus 250
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2h 3m
    £17–29

  2. Drive  36.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Old Trafford to Chestercar car 36.4 mi
    48 min
    £9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Old Trafford to Chestertaxi taxi 36.4 mi
    48 min
    £90–110

  4. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Wharfside to Victoriatram tram Red Line
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester / ...
    2h 10m
    £17–30

  5. Line 263 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Warwick Road to Altrincham Interchangebus bus 263
    2. Take the train from Altrincham to Chestertrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
    2h 21m
    £13–23

Old Trafford to Chester by foot, bus, and train

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Old Trafford, England and Chester, England?

There is no direct connection from Old Trafford to Chester. However, you can walk to Sir Matt Busby Way, take the line 250 bus to Chester Street, walk to Manchester Oxford Road, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can drive from Old Trafford to Chester in around 48 min.

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