The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Chesterfield
Cheapest price
£211
Average price
£232
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Chesterfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Chesterfield will cost around £232 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £211.
To travel from Swansea to Chesterfield you need to make at least one change.

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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Chesterfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £42, and a coach costs an average of £46.
Distance: 249 km
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Chesterfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Chesterfield trains for today, Monday 23 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L64989+ C75008 | On time 08:28 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h34 | 13:02 Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 change | |
P22799+ C75334 | On time 09:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h40 | 14:02 Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 change | |
L64996+ C74997 · C75334 | On time 09:27 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h35 | 14:02 Chesterfield station (CHD) | 2 changes | |
P22801+ C75336 | On time 10:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h40 | 15:02 Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 change | |
P22803+ C75339 | On time 11:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h41 | 16:03 Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 change | |
L65006+ C75006 · C75339 | On time 11:27 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h36 | 16:03 Chesterfield station (CHD) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Swansea to Chesterfield trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of first_great_western or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Swansea to Chesterfield.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Swansea to Chesterfield.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Chesterfield
Trains from Swansea to Chesterfield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 18:28. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 4h 34m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 18:28 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Swansea to Chesterfield trainsCrossCountry, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Chesterfield from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swansea to Chesterfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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 Swansea and Chesterfield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- 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 Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
- 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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