How to get from Leicester to Chesterfield by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Leicester to Chesterfield in East Midlands: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Chesterfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Chesterfield
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leicester
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    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Sheffield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chesterfield
    Walk to
    Chesterfield
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Leicester to Chesterfield in East Midlands, take the SKYLINK DERBY bus from St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station to Railway Station, Derby station. Next, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Derby station to Chesterfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Walk to Chesterfield
Leaves from St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpmd
    0.78 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Derby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Derby
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    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Derby
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chesterfield
    Walk to
    Chesterfield
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leicester to Chesterfield

The distance between Leicester, East Midlands and Chesterfield, East Midlands is approximately 54.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leicester 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 Leicester

Leicester is located at Leicester, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Prebend Street, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Prebend Street, Leicester
  • Saxby Street, Leicester
  • Rail Station, Leicester

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Leicester to Chesterfield in East Midlands, take the SKYLINK DERBY bus from St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station to Railway Station, Derby station. Next, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Derby station to Chesterfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Walk to Chesterfield
Leaves from St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpmd
    0.78 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Derby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Derby
    ID dbyadamd
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Derby
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    17 min
  • 7
    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 Leicester to Chesterfield?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line SKYLINK DERBY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.

  • Is there a direct train between Leicester and Chesterfield?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Leicester in Leicester to Chesterfield in East Midlands in 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leicester to Chesterfield?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Sheffield station near Leicester in Leicester to Chesterfield station near Chesterfield in East Midlands.

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

    The total travel time between Leicester in Leicester and Chesterfield in East Midlands by train is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the Sheffield station near Leicester in Leicester.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Leicester to Chesterfield?

    The first train from Leicester in Leicester to Chesterfield in East Midlands is East Midlands Railway. It leaves the Leicester station at 11:15.

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