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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester 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 to Manchester Airport will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 6 trains that leave Chester for Manchester Airport every day 2 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 27 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 48 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.
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L07050 · L09053
L02114+Y25107L64614 · V76404+
L36723L02114+Y25107L02111+Y25098L64422L64425L64614 · V76404+L36723
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chester to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Manchester Airport 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 32m. 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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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£16 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chester to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L02111+Y25098 | On time 08:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 09:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
| L64422 | On time 08:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 10:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L07050 · L09053 | On time 08:56 Chester station (CTR) | 2h01 | 10:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
| L64614 · V76404+L36723 | On time 08:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h48 | 10:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
| L02114+Y25107 | On time 09:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 10:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
| L64425 | On time 09:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h23 | 11:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 (3) or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Chester to Manchester Airport.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail (3) or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Chester to Manchester Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Chester to Manchester Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Manchester Airport
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Trains from Chester to Manchester Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:52, the last at 17:56. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 07:52 |
Last train 17:56 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail (3) from Chester to Manchester Airport trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Chester and Manchester Airport 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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Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Chester to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester 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 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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