The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
- Cheapest price on 07 Nov
- £10
- Average ticket price on 07 Nov
- £25
- Fastest journey on 07 Nov
- 1 h 20 m
- Average journey duration on 07 Nov
- 1 h 20 m
- Trains on 07 Nov
- 84
- Distance
- 45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Sat 07 Nov, we found 84 trains from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA), including 18 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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.
L89051 · G8985621:56 2h13 Chester station (CTR) 0:09 Manchester Airport (MIA) £10 1 One-way 1 change
L89034 · G901188:56 2h01 Chester station (CTR) 10:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) £11 1 One-way 1 change
L89035 · G8990118:56 2h01 Chester station (CTR) 20:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) £11 1 One-way 1 change
L89040 · G8990519:56 2h02 Chester station (CTR) 21:58 Manchester Airport (MIA) £11 1 One-way 1 change
L89009 · G901055:56 2h01 Chester station (CTR) 7:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) £11 1 One-way 1 change
W450293:52 1h20 Chester station (CTR) 5:12 Manchester Airport (MIA) £15 1 One-way 0 changes
W33562+
G900798:32 1h20 Chester station (CTR) 9:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) £30 1 One-way 1 change
W33590+
G900819:32 1h20 Chester station (CTR) 10:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) £30 1 One-way 1 change
W33491+
G9008310:32 1h20 Chester station (CTR) 11:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) £30 1 One-way 1 change
W33645+
G9007215:32 1h20 Chester station (CTR) 16:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) £30 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 58 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 42m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 58 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 5:48 |
Last train 21:26 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
Live departures
Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Friday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G38539 | 20:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 22:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89044 · G89852 | On time 20:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h06 | 23:02 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W34037 · W33967+ G86156 | 21:34 Chester station (CTR) | 1h19 | 22:53 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G38541 | On time 21:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h22 | 23:14 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89050 · G89911 | 21:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h03 | 23:59 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38721 · Y62764+ G89856 | On time 21:59 Chester station (CTR) | 2h03 | 0:02 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89146 · G89997 | 22:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1h58 | 0:24 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L89055 · G89859 | On time 22:53 Chester station (CTR) | 2h09 | 1:02 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38673+ G90053 | On time 23:08 Chester station (CTR) | 2h02 | 1:10 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
Y61712+ G89859 | On time 23:22 Chester station (CTR) | 1h40 | 1:02 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W45029 | 3:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 5:12 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W43715 | 4:55 Chester station (CTR) | 1h21 | 6:16 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38660+ G90071 | 5:27 Chester station (CTR) | 1h25 | 6:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38507 | 5:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 7:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89009 · G90105 | On time 5:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 7:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38683+ G90074 | 5:59 Chester station (CTR) | 1h53 | 7:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89109+ C01241 | On time 6:20 Chester station (CTR) | 1h48 | 8:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89109 · P24149 · G89824 | On time 6:20 Chester station (CTR) | 2h16 | 8:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L89019 · G90110 | On time 6:48 Chester station (CTR) | 2h09 | 8:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38511 | 6:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 8:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38686 · G38944+ W84894 | 6:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h46 | 8:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89111 · P24150 · G89828 | 7:21 Chester station (CTR) | 2h15 | 9:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W33482_W33632+ G90076 | 7:29 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 8:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38513 | 7:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 9:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38689 · Y62761+ W84897 | 7:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h46 | 9:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89114 · P24151 · G89833 | 8:20 Chester station (CTR) | 2h16 | 10:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W33562+ G90079 | 8:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 9:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38515 | 8:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 10:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89034 · G90118 | 8:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 10:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38691 · G38946+ W84898 | 8:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h46 | 10:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W33590+ G90081 | 9:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 10:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38517 | 9:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 11:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38693 · G38948+ W84900 | 9:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h46 | 11:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W33491+ G90083 | 10:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 11:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38519 | 10:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 12:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89043 · G90122 | 10:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 12:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38695+ G90085 | 10:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h54 | 12:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38695 · G38971+ W84904 | 10:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h46 | 12:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89120+ C03162 | 11:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1h42 | 13:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89120+ C04361+ G89850 | 11:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1h34 | 13:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G38521 | 11:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 13:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89048 · G90124 | 11:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 13:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38697+ G90086 | 11:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h54 | 13:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38697 · G38951+ W84906 | 11:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h46 | 13:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89122+ G15966 | 12:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1h42 | 14:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89122+ C04364+ G89857 | 12:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1h34 | 14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G38524 | 12:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 14:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89054 · G90089 | 12:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 14:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38699+ G90087 | 12:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h54 | 14:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38699 · G38979+ W84910 | 12:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h46 | 14:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89124+ C21580+ G89863 | 13:25 Chester station (CTR) | 1h35 | 15:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89124+ C03172 | 13:25 Chester station (CTR) | 1h43 | 15:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38526 | 13:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 15:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89011 · G90096 | On time 13:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 15:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38701+ G90070 | 13:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h54 | 15:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38701 · G38954+ W84913 | 13:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h46 | 15:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89128+ C04370+ G89867 | 14:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1h34 | 16:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89128+ C01247 | 14:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1h42 | 16:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38528 | 14:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 16:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89016 · G90102 | On time 14:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 16:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38703 · G38987+ W84914 | 14:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h46 | 16:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W33645+ G90072 | 15:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 16:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38530 | 15:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 17:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89021 · G90107 | 15:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 17:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38705 · G38956+ W84919 | 15:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h46 | 17:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
W33424+ G90075 | 16:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 17:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38532 | 16:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 18:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89026 · G90113 | 16:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 18:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38709 · G38995+ W84921 | 16:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h46 | 18:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G38709+ G90077 | 16:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h54 | 18:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89136+ G15977 | 17:23 Chester station (CTR) | 1h45 | 19:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89136+ C21582+ G89827 | 17:23 Chester station (CTR) | 1h37 | 19:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G38534 | 17:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 19:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38711+ G90080 | 17:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h54 | 19:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38711 · G38958+ W84925 | 17:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h46 | 19:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89138+ C04391+ G89832 | 18:23 Chester station (CTR) | 1h37 | 20:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89138+ C03192 | 18:23 Chester station (CTR) | 1h45 | 20:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38536 | 18:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 20:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89035 · G89901 | 18:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 20:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38713 · G39003+ W84875 | 18:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h47 | 20:45 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89141+ G16022 | 19:25 Chester station (CTR) | 1h43 | 21:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89141+ C04383+ G89838 | 19:25 Chester station (CTR) | 1h35 | 21:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G38538 | 19:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 21:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89040 · G89905 | 19:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h02 | 21:58 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G38715 · G38960+ W84927 | 19:58 Chester station (CTR) | 1h48 | 21:46 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G38707+ W33676+ G90084 | 20:24 Chester station (CTR) | 1h28 | 21:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89144+ C21583+ G89845 | 20:28 Chester station (CTR) | 1h33 | 22:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89144+ C24641 | 20:28 Chester station (CTR) | 1h41 | 22:09 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Chester station (CTR) and Manchester Airport (MIA)
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FAQs: Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Chester station (CTR) and Manchester Airport (MIA)
Most Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains use the Chester to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Chester station (CTR) and Manchester Airport (MIA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Chester from Chester city centre
Chester is 1 km from Chester city centre. Public transport options include:
Chester train station facilities and services
Chester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Chester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.


