The average train between Retford and Chesterfield takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Retford 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 Retford and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Chesterfield station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Retford to Chesterfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Retford to Chesterfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Retford to Chesterfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Retford and Chesterfield is 32.5 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Chesterfield via Sheffield in around 1h 1m.