The average train between Chesterfield and Stafford takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Chesterfield to Stafford. 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 3 hours between Chesterfield and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Stafford at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Stafford station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Chesterfield to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Chesterfield to Stafford train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Chesterfield and Stafford is 68.1 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Chesterfield to Stafford via Tamworth in around 1h 38m.