The average train between Preston and Chesterfield takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Chesterfield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Preston to Chesterfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Chesterfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Preston to Chesterfield train tickets online with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Preston and Chesterfield is 102.5 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Chesterfield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 50m.