There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Chesterfield by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 41m£80–112Drive 148.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Chesterfieldcar 148.6 mi
2h 41m£37–53Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chesterfieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 18m£81–115
Reading to Chesterfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Chesterfield is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Chesterfield is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Chesterfield via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Reading and Chesterfield is 157 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Chesterfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £80 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Reading to Chesterfield, including transfers.
Reading to Chesterfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Chesterfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Chesterfield is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Reading to Chesterfield.
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Chesterfield, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Derby every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
Train from Reading to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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