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Chesterfield Museum
Main local museum in a Victorian house, covering Chesterfield's social history, archaeology, costumes, and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$25
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$41
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 5 m
Trains on Sep 20
11
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Chesterfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Chesterfield will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 11 trains from Liverpool to Chesterfield, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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W70774Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Chesterfield:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Chesterfield costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (2h 3m by train vs 2h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Chesterfield trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C04345 | On time 6:49 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h04 | 8:53 AM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84659+ W70785 | On time 7:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h26 | 9:45 AM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
C04349 | On time 7:48 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h05 | 9:53 AM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84664+ W70791 | On time 8:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h22 | 10:41 AM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
C04351 | On time 8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h02 | 10:53 AM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84671+ C21536 | On time 9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h25 | 11:44 AM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
C04355 | On time 9:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h02 | 11:53 AM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84676+ C21538 | On time 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h27 | 12:46 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
C04358 | On time 10:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h02 | 12:53 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84682+ W70808 | On time 11:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h25 | 1:44 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
C04361 | On time 11:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h03 | 1:54 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84687+ W70813 | On time 12:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h21 | 2:40 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
C04364 | On time 12:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h02 | 2:53 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84693+ C21541 | On time 1:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h25 | 3:44 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
C21580 | On time 1:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h02 | 3:53 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84701+ C21543 | On time 2:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h25 | 4:44 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
C04370 | On time 2:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h05 | 4:56 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Liverpool to Chesterfield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 but you can travel from only $21 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 12:27 AM |
Last train 9:51 PM |
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Discover the best of Chesterfield — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chesterfield trip today.
Main local museum in a Victorian house, covering Chesterfield's social history, archaeology, costumes, and changing exhibitions.
Small historic house museum where the Glorious Revolution was planned, offering a vivid insight into national and local history.
Volunteer-run railway heritage centre with restored locomotives, workshops, and a short heritage line loved by enthusiasts and families.
Historic open market area at the town's heart, lively on market days and ideal for seeing Chesterfield's civic and architectural character.
Large Victorian park with lake, paths, events, play areas, and the museum house, popular for relaxing close to the centre.
Scenic canal-side walking and cycling route offering wildlife, industrial heritage, locks, and peaceful views beyond the town centre.
A long-established Derbyshire oatcake: a soft oat-based pancake filled with bacon, cheese or other savoury fillings. A local staple across Chesterfield and nearby North Derbyshire.
A rich fruit loaf made with currants, sultanas and peel, traditionally eaten sliced with cheese or butter. It is closely associated with Derbyshire baking and local tea tables.
A warm, lightly spiced Derbyshire pudding made with dried fruit, often served with custard. It is a traditional county dessert still recognised in local home cooking.
Refined tasting-menu restaurant known nationally for modern British cooking, polished service and an elegant special-occasion atmosphere.
Established local Italian restaurant with a loyal following, offering pasta, pizza and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
Historic pub in old Chesterfield, popular for cask ales and classic British dishes in a characterful, traditional setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals are fairly priced for visitors.
Service is often included only at some restaurants; otherwise 10% is typical for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Chesterfield Railway Station -> Chesterfield Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Chesterfield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chesterfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Liverpool to Chesterfield trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Chesterfield station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Chesterfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Chesterfield is 1 km from Chesterfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Chesterfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Chesterfield.
ATMs are available at Chesterfield.
Ticket office support is available at Chesterfield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Chesterfield: Parking, WC.
Available at Chesterfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chesterfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access. There is a subway and lift to platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms, also at the foot and top of each stairwell, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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