The cheapest and fastest trains from Chesterfield to Chester-le-Street
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chesterfield to Chester-le-Street is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chesterfield to Chester-le-Street will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chesterfield for Chester-le-Street every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 13 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chesterfield to Chester-le-Street
Trains from Chesterfield to Chester-le-Street run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:50, the last at 06:12. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 02:50 |
Last train 06:12 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Chesterfield to Chester-le-Street trainsNorthern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Chesterfield and Chester-le-Street from £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Chesterfield to Chester-le-Street train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chesterfield to Chester-le-Street 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 Chester-le-Street, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Chesterfield and Chester-le-Street
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access to North Bound platform via ramp and roadside pavement
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop off outside station entrance.
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