How to get from Derby to Chesterfield by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Derby to Chesterfield in East Midlands: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Derby station to Chesterfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min.

28min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Walk to Chesterfield
Leaves from Derby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Derby
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chesterfield
    Walk to
    Chesterfield
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY

To get from Derby to Chesterfield in East Midlands, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Derby station to Nottingham station. Next, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Nottingham station to Chesterfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Chesterfield
Leaves from Derby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Derby
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Nottingham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nottingham
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chesterfield
    Walk to
    Chesterfield
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Derby to Chesterfield

The distance between Derby, East Midlands and Chesterfield, East Midlands is approximately 24.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Derby to Chesterfield by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Derby

Derby is located at Derby, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station East, Derby.

Train stations close to Derby:

  • Peartree
  • Spondon

Bus stations close to Derby:

  • Railway Station East, Derby
  • Midland Road, Derby
  • Trinity Street, Derby

Public transport stations close to Chesterfield, East Midlands

Chesterfield is located at Chesterfield, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield.

Train stations close to Chesterfield:

  • Chesterfield

Bus stations close to Chesterfield:

  • New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield
  • Coach Station, Chesterfield
  • New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield (B14)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY

To get from Derby to Chesterfield in East Midlands, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Derby station to Nottingham station. Next, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Nottingham station to Chesterfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Chesterfield
Leaves from Derby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Derby
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Nottingham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nottingham
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chesterfield
    Walk to
    Chesterfield
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Chesterfield?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Derby to Chesterfield?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Derby and Chesterfield?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Derby in Derby to Chesterfield in East Midlands in 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Derby to Chesterfield?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Edinburgh station near Derby in Derby to Chesterfield station near Chesterfield in East Midlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Derby to Chesterfield by train?

    The total travel time between Derby in Derby and Chesterfield in East Midlands by train is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Derby to get to Chesterfield?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Edinburgh station near Derby in Derby.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Derby and Chesterfield?

    Get off the train at the Chesterfield station, which is closest to Chesterfield in East Midlands.

  • When is the first train from Derby to Chesterfield?

    The first train from Derby in Derby to Chesterfield in East Midlands is East Midlands Railway. It leaves the Derby station at 08:32.

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