What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Derby?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Derby is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Derby?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Church Centre and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Derby. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Derby via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Chester to Derby?

The distance between Chester and Derby is 72 miles. The road distance is 72.3 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Derby without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Derby?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Chester to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Derby bus from?

Chester to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Derby train from?

Chester to Derby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Derby?

The best way to get from Chester to Derby is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Chester to Derby bus arrive?

Chester to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Chester to Derby train arrive?

Chester to Derby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Chester to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Derby is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Chester to Derby.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Derby?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Derby?

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Chester to Derby - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain Wrexham General - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
2h 23m
£31–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 134 / ...
4h 11m
£15–34
Drive 71.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Derbycar 71.9 mi
1h 30m
£18–26

Chester to Derby by train

104Weekly Trains

2h 23mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Derby.

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Distance: 71.4 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Derby via Crewe in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Church Centre, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 11m.

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