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

The cheapest train tickets from Derby to Chesterfield start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £9. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Derby to Chesterfield?

The average train journey time from Derby to Chesterfield is 17m, covering a distance of 23 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the Derby to Chesterfield route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Derby to Chesterfield?

The earliest train from Derby to Chesterfield departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 23:11.

Which is the best train operator from Derby to Chesterfield?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Derby to Chesterfield?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Derby to Chesterfield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Derby to Chesterfield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Train Derby to Chesterfield from £5

Next train departures

Next departures from Derby to Chesterfield on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:32	Derby	19m	08:51	Chesterfield	Cheapest
Train	07:11	Derby	17m	07:28	Chesterfield	Fastest
Train	07:11	Derby	17m	07:28	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:17	Derby	17m	07:34	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:17	Derby	17m	07:34	Chesterfield	No tags

Next departures from Derby to Chesterfield on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:32	Derby	19m	08:51	Chesterfield	Cheapest
Train	07:11	Derby	17m	07:28	Chesterfield	Fastest
Train	07:11	Derby	17m	07:28	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:17	Derby	17m	07:34	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:17	Derby	17m	07:34	Chesterfield	No tags

Next departures from Derby to Chesterfield on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:10	Derby	17m	15:27	Chesterfield	Cheapest
Train	07:11	Derby	17m	07:28	Chesterfield	Fastest
Train	07:11	Derby	17m	07:28	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:17	Derby	17m	07:34	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:17	Derby	17m	07:34	Chesterfield	No tags

Next departures from Derby to Chesterfield on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:10	Derby	17m	15:27	Chesterfield	Cheapest
Train	07:11	Derby	17m	07:28	Chesterfield	Fastest
Train	07:11	Derby	17m	07:28	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:17	Derby	17m	07:34	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:17	Derby	17m	07:34	Chesterfield	No tags

Next departures from Derby to Chesterfield on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:32	Derby	1h 12m	17:44	Chesterfield	Cheapest
Train	08:32	Derby	1h 12m	09:44	Chesterfield	Fastest
Train	07:32	Derby	1h 22m	08:54	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:32	Derby	1h 22m	08:54	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	08:32	Derby	1h 12m	09:44	Chesterfield	No tags

Next departures from Derby to Chesterfield on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:01	Derby	34m	08:35	Chesterfield	Cheapest
Train	11:38	Derby	31m	12:09	Chesterfield	Fastest
Train	08:01	Derby	34m	08:35	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	09:30	Derby	32m	10:02	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	09:30	Derby	32m	10:02	Chesterfield	No tags

Next departures from Derby to Chesterfield on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:32	Derby	19m	08:51	Chesterfield	Cheapest
Train	07:10	Derby	17m	07:27	Chesterfield	Fastest
Train	07:10	Derby	17m	07:27	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:17	Derby	17m	07:34	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:17	Derby	17m	07:34	Chesterfield	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Derby to Chesterfield

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chesterfield. The journey takes about 17 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

17mAverage duration

23 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £10	Average duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£5 - £43	Average duration17m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £4	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Derby to Chesterfield by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Derby to Chesterfield?
The cheapest train tickets from Derby to Chesterfield start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £9. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Derby to Chesterfield?
The average train journey time from Derby to Chesterfield is 17m, covering a distance of 23 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Derby to Chesterfield route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Derby to Chesterfield?
The earliest train from Derby to Chesterfield departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 23:11.
Which is the best train operator from Derby to Chesterfield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Derby to Chesterfield?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Derby to Chesterfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Derby to Chesterfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

29/11

£9

30/11

£9

Today

£9

02/12

£7

03/12

£7

04/12

£6

05/12

£6

06/12

£7

The cheapest trip from Derby to Chesterfield was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Derby to Chesterfield as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £41 for a train ticket from Derby to Chesterfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-05.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.