The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
69
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 £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 69 trains that leave Chester station (CTR) for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 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.
L08915 · Y25081
L07086 · Y25082
L08912 · L07266
L64452
L64455
L64564+
Y25085
L02255 · W02509+
L07163
L02234 · W02506+
Y25075
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Y25098Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 45 km
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1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, Monday 23 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L02118+ Y25106 | On time 10:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 11:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64428 | 10:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 12:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64581 · L64807+ C73806 | On time 10:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h48 | 12:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L07043 · L09042 | On time 10:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 12:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L02125+ Y25115 | On time 11:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 12:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64431 | 11:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 13:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L11316 · L09047 | On time 11:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 13:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64584 · L64791+ C73808 | On time 11:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h48 | 13:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L02130+ Y25055 | On time 12:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 13:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64434 | 12:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 14:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L07058 · L09045 | On time 12:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 14:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64587 · L64810+ C73811 | On time 12:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h48 | 14:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L02136+ Y25095 | On time 13:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 14:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64437 | 13:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 15:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64590 · L64793+ C73815 | On time 13:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h48 | 15:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L11305 · L09024 | 13:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 15:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L02143+ Y25100 | On time 14:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 15:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64440 | 14:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 16:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64593 · L64814+ C73816 | On time 14:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h48 | 16:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L07076 · L09046 | On time 14:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 16:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
Y25417 · L07886 | On time 15:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1h45 | 17:11 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L02148+ Y25088 | On time 15:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 16:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64443 | 15:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h26 | 17:18 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L11323 · L09028 | On time 15:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 17:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64596 · L64795+ C73819 | On time 15:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h48 | 17:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L02153+ Y25090 | 16:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 17:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64446 | 16:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 18:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64598 · L64817+ C73823 | On time 16:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h48 | 18:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L02159+ Y25236 | On time 17:31 Chester station (CTR) | 1h21 | 18:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64449 | 17:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 19:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64600 · L64797+ C73826 | 17:55 Chester station (CTR) | 1h49 | 19:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L64600+ Y25103 | 17:55 Chester station (CTR) | 1h57 | 19:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L07089 · L07242 | 17:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 19:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
Y25768+ Y12391+ L36878 | 18:23 Chester station (CTR) | 1h45 | 20:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L64452 | On time 18:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 20:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L08930 · L07222 | 18:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 20:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64603 · L64823+ C73777 | 18:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h49 | 20:45 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
Y25769+ Y12393+ L36884 | 19:25 Chester station (CTR) | 1h43 | 21:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L64455 | On time 19:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 21:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64605 · L64799+ C73831 | 19:55 Chester station (CTR) | 1h51 | 21:46 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L07073 · L07212 | 19:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h02 | 21:58 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
Y25770 · L05843 | 20:26 Chester station (CTR) | 2h00 | 22:26 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L02255 · W02509+ L07163 | On time 20:37 Chester station (CTR) | 1h15 | 21:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L64457+ L36607 · L36724 | On time 20:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h49 | 22:41 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L08915 · Y25081 | On time 20:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h06 | 23:02 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L02234 · W02506+ Y25075 | On time 21:34 Chester station (CTR) | 1h19 | 22:53 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L07086 · Y25082 | 21:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h12 | 00:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
Y25771 · S64817 | 22:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1h58 | 00:24 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
Y25771+ C73838 | 22:26 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 00:27 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L08912 · L07266 | On time 22:53 Chester station (CTR) | 2h09 | 01:02 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64609+ Y25235 | 23:04 Chester station (CTR) | 2h05 | 01:09 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 24 March | |||||
L64564+ Y25085 | 05:37 Chester station (CTR) | 1h15 | 06:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64412 | 05:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 07:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L11309 · L09029 | 05:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 07:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64568 · L64781+ C73781 | 05:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h49 | 07:45 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L02274+ Y25094 | 06:24 Chester station (CTR) | 1h28 | 07:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64415 | 06:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 08:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64570 · L64782+ L36721 | 06:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h48 | 08:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L02280+ Y25096 | 07:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 08:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64419 | 07:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 09:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64573 · L64785+ L36722 | 07:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h48 | 09:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L02111+ Y25098 | On time 08:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 09:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64422 | 08:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 10:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64614 · L64787+ L36723 | On time 08:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h48 | 10:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L07050 · L09053 | 08:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 10:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L02114+ Y25107 | On time 09:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 10:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64425 | 09:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 11:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L11340 · L09051 | 09:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 11:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L64577 · L64789+ C73804 | On time 09:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h48 | 11:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 05:52 |
Last train 18:52 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Chester station (CTR) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.


