The average train between Grindleford and Chester takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Grindleford 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 Grindleford and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grindleford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:50 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 Grindleford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Grindleford station and arriving at Chester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Grindleford to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Grindleford station.
Grindleford to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Grindleford to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Transport for Wales and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Grindleford and Chester is 84.4 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Grindleford to Chester via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 24m.