Derby to Chester Trains

Derby to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Chester takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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.

2h 9m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain Crewe - Wrexham General / ...

1h 53m

£30–44

Derby to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:43 PM → 4:50 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
3:43 PM → 5:54 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 6:47 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:43 PM → 7:49 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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