The average train between Hope and Chester takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Hope 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.
Trains run hourly between Hope and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hope is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hope to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hope station and arriving at Chester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Hope to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hope (Derbyshire) station.
Hope to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Hope to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Transport for Wales and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Hope and Chester is 78.4 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Hope (Derbyshire) to Chester via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 17m.