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Outbound fromStansted Airport to Chesterfield by train
It takes an average of 4h 17m to travel from Stansted Airport to Chesterfield by train, over a distance of around 117 miles (188 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Stansted Airport to Chesterfield and tickets for this journey start from £23.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:30 | |
| Departure station | Stansted Airport | |
| Arrival station | Chesterfield | |
| Journey time | From 3h 18m | |
| Distance | 117 miles (188 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £23.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway |
Taking the train from Stansted Airport to Chesterfield in 3 hours 18 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Stansted Airport to Chesterfield? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 17 minutes to travel the 117 miles (188 km) from Stansted Airport to Chesterfield by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 18 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry to Chesterfield. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Stansted Airport to Chesterfield in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £23.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Chesterfield by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Stansted Airport to Chesterfield
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Stansted Airport to Chesterfield is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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