Chester to Manchester bus with National Express

Buses from Chester to Manchester: Journey Details

National Express Coaches operates five buses from Chester to Manchester seven days a week. There are departures from around 5:00 a.m. until about 9:00 p.m. Journey times vary from 1.5 to 2.5 hours, with some routes involving a connection at Liverpool.

Taking the Bus from Chester

Buses from Chester to Manchester depart from Vicars Lane, located in the city centre, near the Roman Amphitheatre. Chester is a small, compact city that is easy to explore on foot. Buses, operated by Arriva and Stagecoach, cover the city centre and suburbs, as well as running to other towns in the region, such as Ellesmere Port and Liverpool. A taxi rank is located on Foregate Street.

Getting into Manchester by Bus

Manchester is a large city in the North West of England, which has seen continuous occupation since pre-Roman times. The Industrial Revolutions of the 18th and 19th centuries saw Manchester reach its heyday, much of which can be seen in its remaining architecture and museums, such as the Museum of Science and Industry. Today Manchester can offer its visitors plenty of shopping and fine dining, as well as a lively nightlife and music scene. Buses from Chester to Manchester arrive at the revamped Manchester Chorlton Street Coach Station, which is close to Manchester Piccadilly Train Station and the Arndale Shopping Centre in the city centre. First Bus operates Manchester's transport network of trams, local buses and night routes. A taxi rank is also located outside the Chorlton Street Coach Station.