The cheapest and fastest trains from Chesterfield station (CHD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chesterfield station (CHD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chesterfield station (CHD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 3 trains that leave Chesterfield station (CHD) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chesterfield station (CHD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield station (CHD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 90 km
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Live departures
Chesterfield station (CHD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Chesterfield station (CHD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:13 Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1h14 | 09:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:08 Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0h58 | 10:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chesterfield station (CHD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Chesterfield station (CHD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 18:12. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 57m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 04:43 |
Last train 18:12 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Chesterfield station (CHD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Chesterfield station (CHD) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chesterfield station (CHD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chesterfield station (CHD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Chesterfield station (CHD) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:30 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station front, platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the front of the station
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
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