The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Chesterfield station (CHD)
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to Chesterfield station (CHD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to Chesterfield station (CHD) will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leicester station (LEI) for Chesterfield station (CHD) 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 70 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 49 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 Leicester station (LEI) to Chesterfield station (CHD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester station (LEI) to Chesterfield station (CHD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 70 km
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£17 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester station (LEI) to Chesterfield station (CHD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester station (LEI) to Chesterfield station (CHD) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:40 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h49 | 10:29 Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester station (LEI) to Chesterfield station (CHD)
Trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Chesterfield station (CHD) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 11:37. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 39m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 11:37 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Chesterfield station (CHD) trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester station (LEI) and Chesterfield station (CHD) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester station (LEI) to Chesterfield station (CHD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester station (LEI) 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 Leicester station (LEI) and Chesterfield station (CHD)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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 Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
- 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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