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Cardiff to Chesterfield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Chesterfield takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Chesterfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 20m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£91
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Derby

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 14m
£76–113

Cardiff to Chesterfield train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 13m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 16m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 3m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 16m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 16m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 16m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 16m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 16m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 16m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 22m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 16m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 16m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Chesterfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Chesterfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chesterfield, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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