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Compare train and bus for Chester to Chesterfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €25, while a bus costs an average of €36.
Distance: 98 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Chesterfield:
A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Chesterfield costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
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Why should you book Chester to Chesterfield trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Chester to Chesterfield.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Northern Rail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Chester to Chesterfield.
Why book with Omio over Trip, Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Chester to Chesterfield.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Chester to Chesterfield.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Chesterfield
Trains from Chester to Chesterfield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 12:27 AM |
Last train 9:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Chester to Chesterfield trainsNorthern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Chester and Chesterfield from €25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail
East Midlands Railway
Transport for Wales
Avanti West Coast
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Trains from Chester to Chesterfield
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Chesterfield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chesterfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Chester to Chesterfield
Most Chester to Chesterfield trains use the Chester to Chesterfield station pair. Use this guide to compare Chester and Chesterfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Chester station do trains to Chesterfield leave from?
Getting to Chester from Chester city centre
Chester is 1 km from Chester city centre. Public transport options include:
Chester train station facilities and services
Chester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Chester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Chesterfield station do trains from Chester arrive at?
Getting to Chesterfield from Chesterfield city centre
Chesterfield is 1 km from Chesterfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Chesterfield train station facilities and services
Chesterfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chesterfield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Chesterfield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chesterfield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chesterfield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chesterfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chesterfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access. There is a subway and lift to platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms, also at the foot and top of each stairwell, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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