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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chesterfield to Reading
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
3 h 33 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chesterfield to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chesterfield to Reading will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 2 trains that leave Chesterfield for Reading 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 202 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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 to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 202 km
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3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chesterfield to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Chesterfield to Reading trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 14:13 Chesterfield | 3h10 | 17:23 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 November | |||||
| 07:07 Chesterfield | 4h31 | 11:38 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:35 Chesterfield | 3h33 | 11:08 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chesterfield to Reading
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Trains from Chesterfield to Reading run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 01:15 |
Last train 21:15 |
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FAQs: Chesterfield to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chesterfield to Reading 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 Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Chesterfield and Reading
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Information Desk
- 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
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Car Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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