Train from Manchester to Chesterfield: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Manchester to Chesterfield on 1 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
East Midlands RailwayTrain
Manchester Piccadilly
ChesterfieldNo tags
East Midlands RailwayTrain
Manchester Piccadilly
ChesterfieldNo tags
East Midlands RailwayTrain
Manchester Piccadilly
ChesterfieldNo tags
East Midlands RailwayTrain
Manchester Piccadilly
ChesterfieldNo tags
East Midlands RailwayTrain
Manchester Piccadilly
ChesterfieldNo tags

Get from Manchester to Chesterfield

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
1h 12mAverage duration
38 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester 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.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Chesterfield?

    The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Chesterfield start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Manchester to Chesterfield?

    The average train journey time from Manchester to Chesterfield is 1h 12m, covering a distance of 38 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 8m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the Manchester to Chesterfield route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway, Northern.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Chesterfield?

    The earliest train from Manchester to Chesterfield departs at 07:43. And the latest train departs at 22:30.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Manchester 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.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester 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.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester 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.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Chesterfield?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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
£24
30/11
£16
Today
£11
02/12
£12
03/12
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04/12
£14
05/12
£14
06/12
£11
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Chesterfield was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £11

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

You can expect to pay from £11 to £42 for a train ticket from Manchester to Chesterfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-12-06.

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