The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
80
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 80 trains that leave Chester station (CTR) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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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Compare train and coach for Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 53 km
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1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L64410 | 05:02 Chester station (CTR) | 0h54 | 05:56 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64565+ W02546 | On time 05:37 Chester station (CTR) | 1h06 | 06:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64412 | 05:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 06:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64568 · L64781 | 05:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h19 | 07:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L11309 | 05:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h30 | 07:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L02274 · W03072 | On time 06:24 Chester station (CTR) | 1h19 | 07:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L08891 | On time 06:48 Chester station (CTR) | 1h31 | 08:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64415 | 06:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 07:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64570 · L64782 | On time 06:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h17 | 08:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L02280 · W02545 | On time 07:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h13 | 08:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64419 | 07:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 08:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64573 · L64785 | On time 07:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h17 | 09:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
Y25414+ Y12360 | On time 08:20 Chester station (CTR) | 1h21 | 09:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L02111 · W02543 | On time 08:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h12 | 09:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64422 | 08:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 09:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L07050 | 08:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h29 | 10:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64614 · L64787 | On time 08:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h17 | 10:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
Y25761+ Y12363 | On time 09:27 Chester station (CTR) | 1h14 | 10:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L02114 · W02541 | On time 09:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h12 | 10:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64425 | 09:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 10:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64577 · L64789 | On time 09:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h17 | 11:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L11340 | 09:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h29 | 11:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25415+ Y12367 | On time 10:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1h15 | 11:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L02118 · L02244 | On time 10:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h12 | 11:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64428 | 10:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 11:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64581 · L64807 | On time 10:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h17 | 12:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L07043 | On time 10:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h29 | 12:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25416+ Y12370 | 11:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1h15 | 12:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L02125 · W02536 | On time 11:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h12 | 12:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64431 | 11:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 12:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L11316 | 11:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h29 | 13:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64584 · L64791 | On time 11:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h17 | 13:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
Y25762+ Y12373 | 12:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1h15 | 13:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L02130 · W02534 | On time 12:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h12 | 13:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64434 | 12:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 13:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64587 · L64810 | On time 12:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h17 | 14:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L07058 | 12:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h29 | 14:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25763+ Y12375 | 13:25 Chester station (CTR) | 1h16 | 14:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L02136 · W02532 | On time 13:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h12 | 14:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64437 | 13:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 14:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64590 · L64793 | On time 13:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h17 | 15:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L11305 | 13:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h29 | 15:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25764+ Y12378 | On time 14:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1h15 | 15:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L02143 · W02529 | On time 14:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h12 | 15:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64440 | 14:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 15:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L07076 | 14:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h29 | 16:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64593 · L64814 | On time 14:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h17 | 16:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
Y25417+ Y12382 | On time 15:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1h15 | 16:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L02148 · L02245 | On time 15:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h12 | 16:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64443 | 15:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h07 | 16:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L11323 | 15:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h30 | 17:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64596 · L64795 | On time 15:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h17 | 17:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
Y25765+ Y12384 | On time 16:27 Chester station (CTR) | 1h14 | 17:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L02153 · W02523 | 16:32 Chester station (CTR) | 1h12 | 17:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64446 | 16:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 17:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64598 · L64817 | On time 16:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h17 | 18:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L08911 | On time 16:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h29 | 18:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25767+ Y12388 | On time 17:23 Chester station (CTR) | 1h18 | 18:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L02159 · W02520 | 17:31 Chester station (CTR) | 1h13 | 18:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64449 | 17:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 18:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64600 · L64797 | 17:55 Chester station (CTR) | 1h20 | 19:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L07089 | 17:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h29 | 19:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y25768+ Y12391 | 18:23 Chester station (CTR) | 1h18 | 19:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64452 | On time 18:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 19:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L08930 | 18:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h29 | 20:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64603 · L64823 | 18:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h18 | 20:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
Y25769+ Y12393 | 19:25 Chester station (CTR) | 1h16 | 20:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64455 | On time 19:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 20:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64605 · L64799 | 19:55 Chester station (CTR) | 1h18 | 21:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L07073 | 19:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h29 | 21:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L02255 · W02509 | On time 20:37 Chester station (CTR) | 1h07 | 21:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64457 | On time 20:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h02 | 21:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64628 · L64825 | 20:55 Chester station (CTR) | 1h26 | 22:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L08915 | On time 20:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h31 | 22:27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L02234 · W02506 | On time 21:34 Chester station (CTR) | 1h11 | 22:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L64459 | On time 21:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1h03 | 22:55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L07086 | 21:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1h28 | 23:24 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
L66044 · L64800 | On time 21:59 Chester station (CTR) | 1h38 | 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L08912 | On time 22:53 Chester station (CTR) | 1h35 | 00:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 05:52 |
Last train 22:22 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsNorthern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Chester station (CTR) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £6. 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 Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester station (CTR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Chester station (CTR) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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