The cheapest and fastest trains from Chesterfield to Inverness
Cheapest price
£241
Average price
£250
Fastest journey
7 h 58 m
Average duration
8 h 6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chesterfield to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chesterfield to Inverness will cost around £250 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £241.
Of the 2 trains that leave Chesterfield for Inverness every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 502 km distance in an average of 8 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Chesterfield to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £406.
Distance: 502 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£193 Average Price | £406 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chesterfield to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Chesterfield to Inverness trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:12 Chesterfield | 7h58 | 18:10 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:56 Chesterfield | 8h13 | 19:09 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chesterfield to Inverness
Trains from Chesterfield to Inverness run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £134 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 15:22. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 8h 3m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 9h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £134 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 3m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 15:22 |
Train companies: Cross Country from Chesterfield to Inverness trainsCross Country trains will get you between Chesterfield and Inverness from £26. 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 to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chesterfield to Inverness 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 Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chesterfield and Inverness
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- 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 the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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