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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport 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 will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 37 trains that leave Chester station (CTR) for Manchester Airport every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 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.
22:261h58Chester station (CTR)0:24Manchester Airport£141One-way1 change- 5:562h01Chester station (CTR)7:57Manchester Airport£151One-way1 change
- 7:562h01Chester station (CTR)9:57Manchester Airport£151One-way1 change
- 8:562h01Chester station (CTR)10:57Manchester Airport£151One-way1 change
- 9:562h01Chester station (CTR)11:57Manchester Airport£151One-way1 change
3:511h17Chester station (CTR)5:08Manchester Airport£151One-way0 changes- 21:521h19Chester station (CTR)23:11Manchester Airport£151One-way0 changes
- 4:551h20Chester station (CTR)6:15Manchester Airport£151One-way0 changes
- 5:521h20Chester station (CTR)7:12Manchester Airport£151One-way0 changes
- 6:521h20Chester station (CTR)8:12Manchester Airport£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport 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 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 44 km
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Live departures
Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 8 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 3:51 Chester station (CTR) | 1h17 | 5:08 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4:55 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 6:15 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 7:12 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 7:57 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
| 6:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 8:12 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport by coach or train
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Why should you book Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transport for Wales?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transport for Wales, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, Transport for Wales or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, Transport for Wales or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport
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Trains from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:56, the last at 09:57. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 8:56 |
Last train 9:57 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Chester station (CTR) and Manchester Airport from £5. 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 train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Airport 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Chester station (CTR) and Manchester Airport
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Information Desk
- 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
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