Train Chester to Derby from £38 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Derby takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 45m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 22m

£33–54

Chester to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:56 PM → 2:41 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
1:56 PM → 3:40 PM
1h 44m • 1 change
2:56 PM → 4:40 PM
1h 44m • 1 change
3:56 PM → 5:43 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:56 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:56 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:56 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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