Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Colchester station (COL) to Chesterfield station (CHD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester station (COL) to Chesterfield station (CHD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £116.
Distance: 216 km
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£126 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Colchester station (COL) to Chesterfield station (CHD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester station (COL) to Chesterfield station (CHD) trains for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:00 Colchester station (COL) | 3h28 | 9:28 Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Colchester station (COL) to Chesterfield station (CHD) by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Colchester station (COL) to Chesterfield station (CHD)
Trains from Colchester station (COL) to Chesterfield station (CHD) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £116 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 06:00. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 3h 28m.
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £116 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 28m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 6:00 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
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FAQs: Colchester station (COL) to Chesterfield station (CHD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester station (COL) to Chesterfield station (CHD) 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 station (CHD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Colchester station (COL) and Chesterfield station (CHD)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:30 - 21:00 Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Dry cleaner Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bays
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all platforms. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Situated by the South entrance, and in the main car park by the North entrance. A secure 134-space cycle compound is also available (key fob required, speak to station staff for availability).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop by main station entrance
- 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

