Chesterfield to Carlisle by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Chesterfield to Carlisle? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 209 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Chesterfield and Carlisle

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 €109.64, 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 4 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.

Train times for travel between Chesterfield and Carlisle

If you are taking the train from Chesterfield to Carlisle, you will have 20 trains each day (with a departure every 50 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:47. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:22. On weekends, the first train departs at 07:11, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:47.

Train travel time and distance from Chesterfield to Carlisle

Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 24 minutes. The total distance travelled is 209 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Chesterfield and Carlisle

Tickets for travel between Chesterfield and Carlisle can be booked 4 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your Chesterfield to Carlisle travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Carlisle.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Chesterfield to Carlisle by train?

The train journey between Chesterfield and Carlisle spans 209 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Chesterfield to Carlisle cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is €109.64. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Chesterfield to Carlisle by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 4 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Chesterfield to Carlisle by train?

The fastest journey is 3 hours and 24 minutes.