The average train between Swindon and Chesterfield takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Chesterfield station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Swindon to Chesterfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Chesterfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Swindon to Chesterfield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swindon and Chesterfield is 189.8 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Chesterfield via Cheltenham Spa in around 3h 40m.