The average train between Chesterfield and Penrith takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Chesterfield to Penrith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Chesterfield and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Penrith at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Penrith station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Chesterfield to Penrith train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Penrith train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Chesterfield to Penrith train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Chesterfield and Penrith is 180.2 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Chesterfield to Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 35m.