The average train between Penrith and Chesterfield takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Chesterfield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Penrith to Chesterfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Chesterfield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Penrith to Chesterfield train tickets online with TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Penrith and Chesterfield is 180.2 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Chesterfield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 31m.