The average train between Derby and Chester-le-Street takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Chester-le-Street. 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 Derby and Chester-le-Street. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Chester-le-Street at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Chester-le-Street station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Derby to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Chester-Le-Street station.
Book your Derby to Chester-le-Street train tickets online with Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Derby and Chester-le-Street is 215.4 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Chester-Le-Street via Darlington in around 2h 47m.