The average train between Belper and Chester takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Belper to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Belper and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belper is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Belper to Chester. However, there are services departing from Belper station and arriving at Chester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Belper to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Belper to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Belper to Chester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Belper and Chester is 96 km. The road distance is 127 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 1h 20m.