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

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

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

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

Is there a direct train between Derby and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Chester. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Chester via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Derby to Chester?

The distance between Derby and Chester is 72 miles. The road distance is 72.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Derby to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Chester train from?

Derby to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Chester?

The best way to get from Derby to Chester is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 32 bus and line 103 bus, which costs and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Derby to Chester train arrive?

Derby to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Derby to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Chester is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Derby to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1094+ hotels available in Chester.

Derby to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 103 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Chester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
1h 58m
£32–51
Drive 72.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to Chestercar 72.3 mi
1h 30m
£18–26
Train, line 103 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Kidsgrovetrain
2. Take the bus from Tesco Store to Bus Stationbus 103
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 84
3h 33m
Bus, line 32 bus, line 103 bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Street to Bus Stationbus Sw
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus 32 / ...
3. Take the bus from bus station to Railway Stationbus 103
4h 43m

Derby to Chester by train

103Weekly Trains

1h 58mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Derby to Chester.

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Distance: 71.4 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Street to Chester via Bus Station, bus station, Railway Station, and Crewe in around 4h 43m.

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