Chesterfield to Sunderland by train

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Overview: trains from Chesterfield to Sunderland

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chesterfield to Sunderland, 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 06:17 View journey
Last train 23:09 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 47m View journey
Distance (km) 186
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey US$89.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 21m
Train operators 6

Taking the train from Chesterfield to Sunderland

Ready to book a trip from Chesterfield to Sunderland by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train travel from Chesterfield to Sunderland

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Chesterfield to Sunderland:

  • Cheapest ticket: US$89.00

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Chesterfield to Sunderland train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Chesterfield to Sunderland is at 06:17 and the last is at 21:38. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:31 and the last one is at 23:09. You can expect 23 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 35 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Chesterfield to Sunderland

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 47 minutes. The total distance travelled is 186 kilometres.

How far in advance Chesterfield and Sunderland tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Chesterfield and Sunderland are available 3 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn even more about travelling from Chesterfield to Sunderland by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Sunderland.

FAQs about the train journey from Chesterfield to Sunderland

Want to know more about your journey from Chesterfield to Sunderland? 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 Sunderland spans 186 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.