The average train between Chester and Belper takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Belper. 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 Chester and Belper. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Belper at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Belper. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Belper station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Chester to Belper train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Belper train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Chester to Belper train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Belper is 96 km. The road distance is 127 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Crewe to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 1h 14m.