The cheapest and fastest trains from Hemel Hempstead to Chesterfield
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
4 h 9 m
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hemel Hempstead to Chesterfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hemel Hempstead to Chesterfield will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hemel Hempstead for Chesterfield 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 178 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 9 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 Hemel Hempstead to Chesterfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hemel Hempstead to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 178 km
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3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hemel Hempstead to Chesterfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Hemel Hempstead to Chesterfield trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:12 Hemel Hempstead | 2h50 | 18:02 Chesterfield | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
![]() | 04:00 Hemel Hempstead | 4h09 | 08:09 Chesterfield | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hemel Hempstead to Chesterfield
Trains from Hemel Hempstead to Chesterfield run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:03, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 04:03 |
Last train 21:13 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Hemel Hempstead to Chesterfield trainsEast Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Hemel Hempstead and Chesterfield from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hemel Hempstead to Chesterfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hemel Hempstead 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hemel Hempstead and Chesterfield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Fishery Wharf Cafe
- 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Card payment only.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets and accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located within the Booking Hall Concourse. All toilet facilities are only available during Booking Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 07:30-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall Concourse. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 07:30-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus stops outside 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
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