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Chesterfield Museum
Main local museum in a Victorian house, covering Chesterfield's social history, archaeology, costumes, and changing exhibitions.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Chesterfield:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Chesterfield costing on average $86.
Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (2h 9m by train vs 2h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $86 compared to roughly $46 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.
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 Oxford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00856 · G01065 | Delayed 8:44 AM 9:39 AMOxford station (OXF) | 2h23 | 12:02 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
G00859 · G01068 | On time 10:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h23 | 1:02 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
G00705+ W70971 | On time 12:10 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h16 | 2:26 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
G00868 · G01072 | On time 12:39 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h23 | 3:02 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
G00873 · G01076 | On time 1:39 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h23 | 4:02 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
G00896 · G00725 | On time 5:39 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h23 | 8:02 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
G00903 · G00729 | On time 6:39 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h23 | 9:02 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
G00910 · G00736 | On time 7:39 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h28 | 10:07 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Oxford to Chesterfield run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 9:39 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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 Oxford 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 Oxford to Chesterfield trains use the Oxford to Chesterfield station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Chesterfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, 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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