The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester Airport to Chester
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester Airport to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Chester will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 buses that leave Manchester Airport for Chester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:121h36Manchester Airport9:48Chester£91One-way0 changes
8:121h36Manchester Airport9:48Chester£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 45 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester Airport to Chester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Chester coaches for tomorrow, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:12 Manchester Airport | 1h36 | 9:48 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Airport to Chester
Buses from Manchester Airport to Chester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 08:12, the last at 10:30. The fastest coach covers the 45 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 45 km |
Average bus duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 36m |
First bus 8:12 |
Last bus 10:30 |
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FAQs: Manchester Airport to Chester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Chester by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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