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

The cheapest train tickets from London to Chesterfield start from £31. The average price for this train route is around £92. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Chesterfield?

The average train journey time from London to Chesterfield is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 130 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 42m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Chesterfield route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from London to Chesterfield departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 22:32.

Train London to Chesterfield from £30

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Chesterfield on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 44m	16:46	Chesterfield	CheapestFastest
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 44m	16:46	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	15:31	St Pancras International	1h 57m	17:28	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	15:31	St Pancras International	1h 57m	17:28	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	16:02	St Pancras International	1h 45m	17:47	Chesterfield	No tags

Next departures from London to Chesterfield on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 44m	16:46	Chesterfield	CheapestFastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 49m	08:51	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 49m	08:51	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:30	St Pancras International	1h 59m	09:29	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:30	St Pancras International	1h 59m	09:29	Chesterfield	No tags

Next departures from London to Chesterfield on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:32	St Pancras International	1h 55m	11:27	Chesterfield	Cheapest
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 44m	16:46	Chesterfield	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 49m	08:51	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 49m	08:51	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:30	St Pancras International	1h 59m	09:29	Chesterfield	No tags

Next departures from London to Chesterfield on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:32	St Pancras International	1h 55m	11:27	Chesterfield	Cheapest
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 44m	16:46	Chesterfield	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 49m	08:51	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 49m	08:51	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:30	St Pancras International	1h 59m	09:29	Chesterfield	No tags

Next departures from London to Chesterfield on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:32	St Pancras International	1h 55m	11:27	Chesterfield	Cheapest
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 44m	16:46	Chesterfield	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 49m	08:51	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	1h 49m	08:51	Chesterfield	No tags
Train	07:30	St Pancras International	1h 59m	09:29	Chesterfield	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:24 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Chesterfield

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Chesterfield. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3hAverage duration

131 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £65	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£31 - £206	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £28	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. East Midlands Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £31

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London 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 London to Chesterfield?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Chesterfield start from £31. The average price for this train route is around £92. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Chesterfield?
The average train journey time from London to Chesterfield is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 130 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 42m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Chesterfield route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Chesterfield?
The earliest train from London to Chesterfield departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 22:32.

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

£41

30/11

£79

Today

£48

02/12

£48

03/12

£56

04/12

£56

05/12

£56

06/12

£35

The cheapest trip from London to Chesterfield was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £35

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

You can expect to pay from £35 to £198 for a train ticket from London to Chesterfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £35, which is on 2025-12-06.