What is the cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Chester is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct train between Chesterfield and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield and arriving at Chester via Derby and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Chester?

The distance between Chesterfield and Chester is 96 miles. The road distance is 75.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chesterfield to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £20 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Chesterfield to Chester?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Chesterfield to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Chester train from?

Chesterfield to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Where does the Chesterfield to Chester train arrive?

Chesterfield to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Chesterfield to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chesterfield to Chester is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Chesterfield to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Chesterfield to Chester?

Book your Chesterfield to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 950+ hotels available in Chester.

Chesterfield to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Chesterfield to Chester by train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to CreweNewark Castle - Crewe / ...
2h 58m
£21–50
Drive 74.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Chester74.6 mi
1h 39m
£19–27
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to StockportNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to ChesterManchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
3h 1m
£20–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Warrington CentralNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus InterchangeX30
3h 35m
£27–42

Chesterfield to Chester by train

103Weekly Trains

2h 58mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.4 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Chesterfield, England and Chester, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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