The average train between Chesterfield and Chester takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Chesterfield to Chester. 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 Chesterfield and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Chester station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Chesterfield to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Chesterfield to Chester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Chesterfield and Chester is 98.4 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Chesterfield to Chester via Stockport and Crewe in around 2h 16m.