The average train between Chester and Hope takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Hope. 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 and Hope. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Hope at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Hope. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Hope station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Chester to Hope train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Hope train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hope (Derbyshire) station.
Book your Chester to Hope train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Hope is 78.4 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Hope (Derbyshire) via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 32m.