The average train between Northampton and Chesterfield takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Chesterfield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Northampton to Chesterfield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Chesterfield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Northampton to Chesterfield train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Northampton and Chesterfield is 116.8 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Chesterfield via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 45m.