The average train between Chester and Chesterfield takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Chesterfield station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Chester to Chesterfield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Chesterfield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Chester to Chesterfield train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Chesterfield is 98.4 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Chesterfield via Crewe and Stockport in around 2h 47m.