The average train between Sleaford and Chesterfield takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford 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 Sleaford and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Chesterfield station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Sleaford to Chesterfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Chesterfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Sleaford to Chesterfield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Sleaford and Chesterfield is 72.8 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Chesterfield via Nottingham in around 2h 3m.