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Outbound fromChester to Chesterfield by train
It takes an average of 3h 6m to travel from Chester to Chesterfield by train, over a distance of around 60 miles (97 km). There are normally 29 trains per day travelling from Chester to Chesterfield and tickets for this journey start from £25.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:23 | |
| Departure station | Chester | |
| Arrival station | Chesterfield | |
| Journey time | From 2h 15m | |
| Distance | 60 miles (97 km) | |
| Frequency | 29 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £25.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Chester to Chesterfield in 2 hours 15 minutes
If you want to travel from Chester to Chesterfield by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Chester to Chesterfield by train to take around 3 hours 6 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 15 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 29 trains per day running on this route, which spans 60 miles (97 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Chesterfield. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Chester to Chesterfield start from £25.40 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Chester to Chesterfield is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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