Train Preston to Chesterfield from £44 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

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.

2h 8m
Duration: 85 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 50m

£38–62

Preston to Chesterfield train times

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.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:48 PM → 7:53 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
6:48 PM → 8:51 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:49 PM → 9:54 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:47 PM → 10:53 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:47 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 11:53 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:09 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
11:22 AM → 1:53 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 2:53 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 3:52 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:47 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 11:53 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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