Durham to Chesterfield by train

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Overview: trains from Durham to Chesterfield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Durham 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 06:36 View journey
Last train 19:57 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 46m View journey
Distance (km) 172
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey £86.60 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 4m
Train operators 1

Going from Durham to Chesterfield by train

About to set off from Durham to Chesterfield by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train tickets between Durham and Chesterfield

The cheapest train tickets from Durham to Chesterfield start at £86.60. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Durham to Chesterfield is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Durham to Chesterfield daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Chesterfield on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 38 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:38: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 19:55: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:36: departure of first train on weekends

  • 19:57: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 12 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Durham to Chesterfield

Trains can complete this route in as little as 1 hour and 46 minutes. The total distance travelled is 172 kilometres.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 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.

More information on train travel from Durham to Chesterfield

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Chesterfield city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Durham to Chesterfield

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

The total journey from Durham to Chesterfield is 172 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.