The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Chester station (CTR)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Chester station (CTR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Chester station (CTR) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) for Chester station (CTR) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Chester station (CTR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Chester station (CTR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. 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 £3, and a coach costs an average of £25.
Distance: 52 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Chester station (CTR) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y00864+ G55956 · G55513 | On time 06:14 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h29 | 07:43 Chester station (CTR) | 2 changes | |
G55451 | On time 06:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h01 | 07:49 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
W48081 · Y05515 | On time 06:57 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h12 | 08:09 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
Y05942+ G55958 · G55515 | On time 07:13 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h28 | 08:41 Chester station (CTR) | 2 changes | |
G55457 | On time 07:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h03 | 08:51 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Chester station (CTR) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Chester station (CTR)
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 04:46 |
Last train 18:57 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Chester station (CTR) trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Chester station (CTR) from £3. 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)
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FAQs: Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Chester station (CTR) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Chester station (CTR)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- 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
