Train Cardiff to Chesterfield from £112 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Chesterfield takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Chesterfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 23m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £112
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Cardiff to Chesterfield train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:45 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 5:01 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 6:01 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 6:52 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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