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Outbound fromMerthyr Tydfil to Chesterfield by train
| First train | 05:38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 13:08 | |
| Departure station | Merthyr Tydfil | |
| Arrival station | Chesterfield | |
| Journey time | From 4h 24m | |
| Distance | 132 miles (212 km) | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £40.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Chesterfield in 4 hours 24 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Chesterfield? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 58 minutes to travel the 132 miles (212 km) from Merthyr Tydfil to Chesterfield by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to Chesterfield. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Merthyr Tydfil to Chesterfield in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £40.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Chesterfield by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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