Chesterfield to Wakefield by train

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Overview: trains from Chesterfield to Wakefield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chesterfield to Wakefield, 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 06:25 View journey
Last train 22:22 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 40m View journey
Distance (km) 50
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey US$13.00 View journey
Avg journey time 54m
Train operators 3

Chesterfield to Wakefield by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Chesterfield to Wakefield? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 50 kilometres.

Train cost between Chesterfield and Wakefield: 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 US$13.00, 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.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train timetable for travel between Chesterfield and Wakefield

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Chesterfield to Wakefield by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:25

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 22:22

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:54

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:16

  • Average number of daily trains: 35 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 12 minutes

Chesterfield to Wakefield distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 50 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 40 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Chesterfield and Wakefield

Tickets for travel between Chesterfield and Wakefield can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Chesterfield to Wakefield 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: Wakefield.

FAQs about the train journey from Chesterfield to Wakefield

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

The total distance between Chesterfield and Wakefield is 50 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.