The average train between Gainsborough and Chesterfield takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough 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.
Trains run hourly between Gainsborough and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 4:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Chesterfield station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Gainsborough to Chesterfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Chesterfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Gainsborough to Chesterfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gainsborough and Chesterfield is 45.7 km. The road distance is 73 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 57 min.