The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Chesterfield
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Chesterfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Chesterfield will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Of the 4 trains that leave Milton Keynes for Chesterfield every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 142 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 17 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 Milton Keynes to Chesterfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 142 km
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2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Chesterfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Chesterfield trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:42 Milton Keynes | 2h09 | 07:51 Chesterfield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:19 Milton Keynes | 2h11 | 09:30 Chesterfield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Chesterfield
Trains from Milton Keynes to Chesterfield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 142 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 142 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 22:41 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Milton Keynes to Chesterfield trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Milton Keynes and Chesterfield from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Chesterfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes and Chesterfield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:00 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:30 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 1 and 3. Please be advised the non-accessible toilets on Platforms 1 and 2 are locked out of use until further notice. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse (operated by a RADAR key), Platform 1 and Platform 3. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:00-23:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- 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, Arrival screens
- 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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