The average train between Gatwick and Chesterfield takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Chesterfield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Gatwick to Chesterfield train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Chesterfield train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Gatwick to Chesterfield train tickets online with Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gatwick and Chesterfield is 246.4 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Chesterfield via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 2m.