The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Chesterfield
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Chesterfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Chesterfield will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
To travel from Bolton to Chesterfield you need to make at least one change.
6:581h55Bolton8:53Chesterfield£251One-way1 change
7:571h55Bolton9:52Chesterfield£251One-way1 change
8:581h57Bolton10:55Chesterfield£251One-way1 change
10:091h44Bolton11:53Chesterfield£391One-way1 change
11:071h46Bolton12:53Chesterfield£391One-way1 change
10:091h44Bolton11:53Chesterfield£391One-way1 change
12:081h45Bolton13:53Chesterfield£391One-way1 change
11:071h46Bolton12:53Chesterfield£391One-way1 change
6:581h55Bolton8:53Chesterfield£251One-way1 change
7:571h55Bolton9:52Chesterfield£251One-way1 change
Live departures
Bolton to Chesterfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Chesterfield trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:25 Bolton | 2h57 | 15:22 Chesterfield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:58 Bolton | 1h57 | 16:55 Chesterfield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Chesterfield
Trains from Bolton to Chesterfield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 0:27 |
Last train 21:58 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Bolton to Chesterfield trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bolton and Chesterfield from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bolton to Chesterfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Chesterfield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chesterfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Chesterfield
Most Bolton to Chesterfield trains use the Bolton to Chesterfield station pair. Use this guide to compare Bolton and Chesterfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bolton station do trains to Chesterfield leave from?
Getting to Bolton from Bolton city centre
Bolton is 1 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolton train station facilities and services
Bolton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bolton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bolton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bolton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bolton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bolton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, this station is scooter friendly, a scooter permit is required for travel, Level access through the ticket barriers to an overpass and via lifts to all platforms. Lifts available from first to last trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Hall I' Th' Wood from Bolton city centre
Hall I' Th' Wood is 2 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hall I' Th' Wood train station facilities and services
Hall I' Th' Wood has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, Platforms are both accessed via a long set of step from street level, there is no step free route to the platforms, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Lostock from Bolton city centre
Lostock is 4 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Lostock train station facilities and services
Lostock has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lostock.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lostock: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Lostock: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lostock: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Level access from car park (22 paces, 1:12 slope) and Booking office to Bolton/Manchester platform. For services to Preston, separate ramped access (96 paces, 1:10 slope) from Rumworth Road overbridge onto the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Chesterfield station do trains from Bolton arrive at?
Getting to Chesterfield from Chesterfield city centre
Chesterfield is 1 km from Chesterfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Chesterfield train station facilities and services
Chesterfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chesterfield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Chesterfield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chesterfield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chesterfield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chesterfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chesterfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access. There is a subway and lift to platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms, also at the foot and top of each stairwell, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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