4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Chester
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester 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 to Chester will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 1 buses that leave Manchester 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 54 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
23:002h05Manchester1:05Chester£221One-way0 changes
- 23:002h05Manchester1:05Chester£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 54 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£23 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester to Chester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Chester coaches for today, Friday 29 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 23:12 Manchester | 2h05 | 1:17 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Chester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Manchester to Chester run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:07, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 54 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 54 km |
Average bus duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 49m |
First bus 0:07 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Manchester to ChesterYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Chester with National Express for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Buses from Manchester to Chester
The bus service from Manchester to Chester is run by the National Express bus company. All the buses are direct with a stop at Manchester Airport, thus no change of buses needed. The departure station for buses from Manchester to Chester is Manchester Coach Station while the arrival station is Chester Coach Station. The time spent on the entire journey ranges from 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes. There is a National Express bus leaving the departure station three times a day, on every day of the week.
FAQs: Manchester to Chester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Chester
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Shower
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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