It takes an average of 3h 32m to travel from Cambridge to Chesterfield by train, over a distance of around 97 miles (156 km). There are normally 45 trains per day travelling from Cambridge to Chesterfield and tickets for this journey start from £24.70 when you book in advance.
First train | 03:54 | |
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Last train | 20:53 | |
Departure station | Cambridge | |
Arrival station | Chesterfield | |
Journey time | From 2h 42m | |
Distance | 97 miles (156 km) | |
Frequency | 45 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £24.70 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Looking to travel from Cambridge to Chesterfield by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 32 minutes to travel from Cambridge to Chesterfield by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 42 minutes though. You'll usually find 45 trains per day running along the 97 miles (156 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Chesterfield, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to get to Chesterfield. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Cambridge to Chesterfield in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £24.70.
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The average journey time by train between Cambridge and Chesterfield is 3 hours and 32 minutes, with around 45 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Cambridge to Chesterfield is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Cambridge to Chesterfield can start from as little as £24.70 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Cambridge to Chesterfield. Travelling from Cambridge to Chesterfield by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Cambridge to Chesterfield leaves at 03:54. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Cambridge to Chesterfield leaves at 20:53. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Cambridge to Chesterfield cover a distance of around 97 miles (156 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Chesterfield to Cambridge.
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