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How to get fromDerbyshire to Chesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Derbyshire to Chester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain train Matlock - Cleethorpes / ...
    2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    3h 16m
    £38–58

  2. Bus, line 38 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whitworth Institute to Market Placebus bus Tp
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    4h 19m
    £16–21

  3. Drive  64.9 mi

    1. Drive from Derbyshire to Chestercar car 64.9 mi
    1h 37m
    £17–24

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Whitworth Institute to Market Placebus bus Tp
    2. Take the train from Buxton to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Chestertrain train
    4h 21m
    £24–42

  5. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Whitworth Institute to Market Placebus bus Tp
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 199
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    5h 7m
    £29–39

Derbyshire to Chester by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitworth Institute to Chester via Market Place, Bus Station, Railway Station, and Crewe in around 4h 19m.

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