Chesterfield to Reading by train

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Overview: trains from Chesterfield to Reading

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chesterfield to Reading, 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 05:57 View journey
Last train 19:12 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 2hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 200
Trains / day 10 View all
Cheapest journey €121.26 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 46m
Train operators 1

Taking the train from Chesterfield to Reading

Ready to book a trip from Chesterfield to Reading 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 Reading

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

  • Cheapest ticket: €121.26

  • 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 Reading train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Chesterfield to Reading is at 06:05 and the last is at 19:12. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:57 and the last one is at 19:08. You can expect 10 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 43 minutes.

Chesterfield to Reading train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 200 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 26 minutes.

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

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

Maximising your travels to Reading

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Reading.

FAQs about the train journey from Chesterfield to Reading

Want to know more about your journey from Chesterfield to Reading? 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 Reading is 200 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.