The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham to Chesterfield
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Chesterfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Chesterfield will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 3 trains that leave Durham for Chesterfield 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 170 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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 coach and train for Durham to Chesterfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 170 km
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£49 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Durham to Chesterfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Chesterfield trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:48 Durham | 2h20 | 10:08 Chesterfield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:48 Durham | 2h12 | 11:00 Chesterfield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:53 Durham | 2h15 | 12:08 Chesterfield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Chesterfield
Trains from Durham to Chesterfield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:12, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 02:12 |
Last train 22:29 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Durham to Chesterfield trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Durham and Chesterfield from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Durham to Chesterfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Chesterfield 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Chesterfield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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 of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
- 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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