Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 13

Cheapest price on Sep 13

$21

Average ticket price on Sep 13

$34

Fastest journey on Sep 13

1 h 8 m

Average journey duration on Sep 13

1 h 8 m

Trains on Sep 13

17

Distance

60 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.

Fast trains

On Sun, Sep 13, we found 17 trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD), including 10 direct services.

On Sun, Sep 13 the direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .

On Sun, Sep 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.

  • East Midlands RailwayC04381
    8:43 PM1h12
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    9:55 PMChesterfield station (CHD)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21808
    2:43 PM1h09
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    3:52 PMChesterfield station (CHD)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC04356
    12:44 PM1h09
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    1:53 PMChesterfield station (CHD)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC04366
    3:43 PM1h10
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    4:53 PMChesterfield station (CHD)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC04371
    5:43 PM1h08
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    6:51 PMChesterfield station (CHD)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 37 miles (60 km)

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Driving

$31

Average price

$25

Average price

Cheapest

$17

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 8m

Average total duration

2h 38m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 38m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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National Express

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD):

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Chesterfield station (CHD) take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Chesterfield station (CHD) including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 27m sooner (1h 11m by train vs 1h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $17 (€14) 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, east_midlands_trains.

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.

Live departures

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) trains for today, Saturday, September 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressW84649+CrossCountryG01175
Delayed
5:13 AM 6:13 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h17
6:33 AM 6:33 AMChesterfield station (CHD)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04391
On time
7:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h13
8:56 PM Chesterfield station (CHD)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC04383
On time
8:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h12
9:55 PM Chesterfield station (CHD)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21583
On time
9:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h10
10:53 PM Chesterfield station (CHD)
0 transfersDirect
Sunday, September 13
Transpennine ExpressW84657+East Midlands RailwayW708408:12 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h21
9:33 AM Chesterfield station (CHD)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84663+East Midlands RailwayC218059:09 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h48
10:57 AM Chesterfield station (CHD)1 transfer
Northern RailP24788 · G897459:31 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h51
11:22 AM Chesterfield station (CHD)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84669+East Midlands RailwayC0435210:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h45
11:59 AM Chesterfield station (CHD)1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC0435311:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h18
12:59 PM Chesterfield station (CHD)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC0435612:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h09
1:53 PM Chesterfield station (CHD)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC043601:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h09
2:53 PM Chesterfield station (CHD)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC218082:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h09
3:52 PM Chesterfield station (CHD)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC043663:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h10
4:53 PM Chesterfield station (CHD)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC043694:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h09
5:52 PM Chesterfield station (CHD)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC043715:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h08
6:51 PM Chesterfield station (CHD)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC218076:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h08
7:51 PM Chesterfield station (CHD)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84723+East Midlands RailwayW708417:17 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h22
8:39 PM Chesterfield station (CHD)1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD)

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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:12, the last at 19:43. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (60 km) distance in 58m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
37 miles (60 km)
Average train duration
1h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
$17 (€13)
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
58m
First train
7:12 AM
Last train
7:43 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Chesterfield station (CHD) from $17 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
58m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
$17 (€13)
East Midlands Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
1h 1m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
$27 (€21)
Transpennine Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
1h 27m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
$27 (€21)
Northern Rail frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) 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 station (CHD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $17 (€13), while the average price is around $31 (€25).
The train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) takes 58m and runs 5 per day.
The first train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) leaves at 7:12 AM.
The distance by train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) is 37 miles (60 km).
The last train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) leaves at 7:43 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD).
Yes, there is a direct train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD). This service operates 3 times per day, provided by East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) is by train, with a cost of around $17 (€13).
The train journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfield offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the Peak District National Park along the route, providing scenic countryside vistas, particularly as the train approaches Chesterfield.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfield is feasible. The journey takes 58m with a frequency of 7 trains per day over a distance of 37 miles (60 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD).
Since neither Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) nor Chesterfield station (CHD) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Chesterfield station (CHD) include Derby, Sheffield, Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD)

Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Chesterfield station (CHD) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfield station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Chesterfield station (CHD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Chesterfield
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre

Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · $2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · $2 · every ~47 min

Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services

Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.

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