The average train between Colchester and Chesterfield takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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 Colchester and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Chesterfield station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Colchester to Chesterfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Chesterfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Colchester to Chesterfield train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Colchester and Chesterfield is 217.9 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Chesterfield via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 14m.