The average train between Penistone and Chester takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Penistone 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 Penistone and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penistone is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penistone to Chester. However, there are services departing from Penistone station and arriving at Chester station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Penistone to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Penistone station.
Penistone to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Penistone to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penistone and Chester is 91.6 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Penistone to Chester via Huddersfield and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 57m.