The average train between Reading and Chesterfield takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 every 4 hours between Reading and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 8:32 PM. 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 Reading to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Chesterfield station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Reading to Chesterfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Chesterfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Reading to Chesterfield train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Reading and Chesterfield is 201.7 km. The road distance is 251 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Derby every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 13m.