Oxford to Chesterfield by train

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Overview: trains from Oxford to Chesterfield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Oxford 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 05:18 View journey
Last train 23:11 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 13m View journey
Distance (km) 166
Trains / day 46 View all
Cheapest journey £108.47 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 5m
Train operators 5

Travelling by train from Oxford to Chesterfield

Ready to travel from Oxford to Chesterfield by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train travel between Oxford and Chesterfield: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Oxford to Chesterfield:

  • Cheapest tickets: £108.47

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

Oxford to Chesterfield departure frequency and train timetable

With 46 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 16 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:18 and the last one is at 23:11. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:39, with the last one at 22:20.

How long does the train from Oxford to Chesterfield take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 13 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 166 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Oxford and Chesterfield?

You can secure tickets for travel between Oxford and Chesterfield up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

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 Oxford to Chesterfield

Want to know more about your journey from Oxford 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 Oxford and Chesterfield covers 166 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.