The average train between Chester-le-Street and Derby takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester-le-Street to Derby. 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 Chester-le-Street and Derby. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester-le-Street is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester-le-Street to Derby. However, there are services departing from Chester-le-Street station and arriving at Derby station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Chester-le-Street to Derby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Chester-Le-Street station.
Chester-le-Street to Derby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Chester-le-Street to Derby train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Chester-le-Street and Derby is 215.4 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Chester-Le-Street to Derby via York in around 2h 34m.