Bradford to Chesterfield by train

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Overview: trains from Bradford to Chesterfield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bradford 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 05:58 View journey
Last train 23:38 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 65
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey £18.90 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 4m
Train operators 7

Explore Bradford to Chesterfield by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Bradford to Chesterfield aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Bradford and Chesterfield: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £18.90, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

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Train times for travel between Bradford and Chesterfield

If you are taking the train from Bradford to Chesterfield, you will have 45 trains each day (with a departure every 9 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:22. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:29. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:58, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:38.

Bradford to Chesterfield distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 65 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 25 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Bradford and Chesterfield?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Bradford and Chesterfield 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your trip to Chesterfield

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Chesterfield.

FAQs about the train journey from Bradford to Chesterfield

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

The total distance between Bradford and Chesterfield is 65 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.