Chester to Derby Trains

Chester to Derby trains

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The average train between Chester and Derby takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

1h 43m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain Wrexham General - Crewe / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...

2h 23m

£30–46

Chester to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:32 PM → 3:20 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 4:20 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
3:32 PM → 5:20 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
4:31 PM → 6:20 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:59 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:59 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:59 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Derby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Chester to Derby train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:32 PM → 3:20 PM

2:32 PM → 4:20 PM

3:32 PM → 5:20 PM

4:31 PM → 6:20 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:59 AM → 7:40 AM

6:58 AM → 8:42 AM

7:58 AM → 9:40 AM

8:58 AM → 10:40 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:59 AM → 7:40 AM

6:58 AM → 8:42 AM

7:58 AM → 9:40 AM

8:58 AM → 10:40 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:59 AM → 7:40 AM

6:58 AM → 8:42 AM

7:58 AM → 9:40 AM

8:58 AM → 10:40 AM

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Trip Overview

Train

Chester to Derby train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:32 PM → 3:20 PM

2:32 PM → 4:20 PM

3:32 PM → 5:20 PM

4:31 PM → 6:20 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:59 AM → 7:40 AM

6:58 AM → 8:42 AM

7:58 AM → 9:40 AM

8:58 AM → 10:40 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:59 AM → 7:40 AM

6:58 AM → 8:42 AM

7:58 AM → 9:40 AM

8:58 AM → 10:40 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:59 AM → 7:40 AM

6:58 AM → 8:42 AM

7:58 AM → 9:40 AM

8:58 AM → 10:40 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Chester to Crewe

Train trips from Chester

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