Travelling by train from Cardiff to Chesterfield

Ready to travel from Cardiff 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 cost for travel between Cardiff and Chesterfield

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €47.56, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Cardiff to Chesterfield departure frequency and train timetable

With 51 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 6 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 05:15 and the last one is at 22:36. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:55, with the last one at 20:50.

Cardiff to Chesterfield distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 230 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Cardiff and Chesterfield

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

Further insights on trains from Cardiff to Chesterfield

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Chesterfield city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between Cardiff and Chesterfield by train?

The total journey from Cardiff to Chesterfield is 230 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Cardiff to Chesterfield by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is €47.56. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Cardiff to Chesterfield?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Chesterfield?

The fastest journey on this route takes 3 hours and 6 minutes.