What is the cheapest way to get from Derbyshire to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Derbyshire to Chester is to bus which costs £11 - £13 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derbyshire to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Derbyshire to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Derbyshire and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Derbyshire to Chester. However, there are services departing from Whitworth Institute and arriving at The Bars via Market Place, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Derbyshire and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Derbyshire to Chester. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Chester via Derby and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Derbyshire to Chester?

The distance between Derbyshire and Chester is 89 miles. The road distance is 65.3 miles.

How do I travel from Derbyshire to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Derbyshire to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Derbyshire to Chester?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Derbyshire to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derbyshire to Chester bus from?

Derbyshire to Chester bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Whitworth Institute station.

Where do I catch the Derbyshire to Chester train from?

Derbyshire to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.

Train or bus from Derbyshire to Chester?

The best way to get from Derbyshire to Chester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £13 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Derbyshire to Chester bus arrive?

Derbyshire to Chester bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Derbyshire to Chester train arrive?

Derbyshire to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Derbyshire to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Derbyshire to Chester is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Derbyshire to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Derbyshire to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Derbyshire to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Derbyshire to Chester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain Matlock - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
3h 16m
£41–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitworth Institute to Market Placebus Tp
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 38
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Barsbus 84
5h 26m
£11–13
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whitworth Institute to Market Placebus Tp
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 6m
£32–47
Drive 64.9 mi
1. Drive from Derbyshire to Chestercar 64.9 mi
1h 37m
£16–23

Derbyshire to Chester by train

106Weekly Trains

3h 16mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest 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 The Bars via Market Place, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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