The average train between Chester and Edale takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Edale. 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 Edale. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Edale at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Edale. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Edale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Chester to Edale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Edale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edale station.
Book your Chester to Edale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Edale is 74.2 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Edale via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 26m.