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Chester to Penistone trains

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The average train between Chester and Penistone takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Penistone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Huddersfieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Penistonetrain train
2h 46m
£24–45

Chester to Penistone train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Penistone. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Penistone at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Penistone? 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.

Map of how to get from Chester to Penistone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Penistone via Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield in around 2h 46m.

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