Chesterfield to Cambridge by train
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Overview: trains from Chesterfield to Cambridge
Find the key information for travelling by train from Chesterfield to Cambridge, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Taking the train from Chesterfield to Cambridge
Ready to book a trip from Chesterfield to Cambridge by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.
Train cost from Chesterfield to Cambridge
Ready to book tickets from Chesterfield to Cambridge? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:
The cheapest tickets between Chesterfield and Cambridge typically run £67.28.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .
If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .
You can book travel between these two destinations 4 months in advance.
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Chesterfield to Cambridge daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to Cambridge on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 50 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
00:02: departure of first train Monday-Friday
23:54: departure of last train Monday-Friday
00:02: departure of first train on weekends
23:53: departure of last train on weekends
Every 11 minutes: frequency of train departures
Average train travel time from Chesterfield to Cambridge
The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 42 minutes, travelling a total distance of 157 kilometres.
When are tickets between Chesterfield and Cambridge available for purchase?
Tickets for trains between Chesterfield and Cambridge can be purchased 4 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.
Maximising your travels to Cambridge
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Cambridge.
FAQs about the train journey from Chesterfield to Cambridge
Want to know more about your journey from Chesterfield to Cambridge? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Chesterfield and Cambridge spans 157 kilometres.
The lowest price available on this route is £67.28. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .
Tickets for this journey become available 4 months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey by train is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
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