Ipswich to Chesterfield by train

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Overview: trains from Ipswich to Chesterfield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ipswich to Chesterfield, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:45 View journey
Last train 22:43 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 32m View journey
Distance (km) 218
Trains / day 37 View all
Cheapest journey AU$54.75 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 47m
Train operators 6

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Train travel between Ipswich and Chesterfield: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Ipswich to Chesterfield:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$54.75

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 and a half months in advance.

Train schedule for travel between Ipswich and Chesterfield

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 37 trains make this journey of 218 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Ipswich is at 00:45 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:43.

During the weekend, 00:45 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:17 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 20 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Ipswich and Chesterfield

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 32 minutes, covering a total of 218 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Ipswich and Chesterfield?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making your Ipswich to Chesterfield travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Chesterfield.

FAQs about the train journey from Ipswich to Chesterfield

Want to know more about your journey from Ipswich to Chesterfield? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Ipswich and Chesterfield spans 218 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.