The average train between Watford and Chesterfield takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Watford 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 Watford and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Chesterfield station via Chesterfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Watford to Chesterfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Watford to Chesterfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Watford to Chesterfield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Watford and Chesterfield is 190.3 km. The road distance is 273 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Chesterfield hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m.