The average train between Folkestone and Chesterfield takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Chesterfield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Folkestone to Chesterfield train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Chesterfield train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Folkestone to Chesterfield train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Folkestone and Chesterfield is 298.6 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Chesterfield via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 14m.