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Trip Overview

The average train between Derbyshire and Chester takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Derbyshire to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 21m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Derbyshire to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Derbyshire and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derbyshire is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 24m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 24m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 24m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 13m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 24m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 24m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derbyshire to Chester? 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 Derbyshire to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 88.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Matlock to Chester via Derby and Crewe in around 3h 21m.

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