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Chesterfield to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chesterfield and Leicester takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chesterfield to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

46 min
Duration
53 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Chesterfield to Leicester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Chesterfield and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 44 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chesterfield to Leicester? 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 Chesterfield to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.2 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Chesterfield, England and Leicester, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Chesterfield to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 49 min.

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