The average train between Rotherham and Chesterfield takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rotherham 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 30 minutes between Rotherham and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Chesterfield station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Rotherham to Chesterfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
Rotherham to Chesterfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Rotherham to Chesterfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Chesterfield is 20.4 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Chesterfield via Sheffield in around 35 min.