Train Chesterfield to Preston from £46 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chesterfield and Preston takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Chesterfield to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 18m
Duration: 85 mi
Distance: £46
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 18m

£38–62

Chesterfield to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Chesterfield and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

11:22 AM → 1:44 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 2:32 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
1:22 PM → 3:31 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 4:31 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:53 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:53 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:53 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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