How much does a train ticket cost from Chesterfield to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Chesterfield to Manchester start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £16. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Chesterfield to Manchester?

The average train journey time from Chesterfield to Manchester is 1h 14m, covering a distance of 38 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 10m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the Chesterfield to Manchester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway , Northern .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chesterfield to Manchester?

The earliest train from Chesterfield to Manchester departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 21:56.

Which is the best train operator from Chesterfield to Manchester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Chesterfield to Manchester?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Chesterfield to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Chesterfield to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Chesterfield to Manchester from £11

Next train departures

Next departures from Chesterfield to Manchester on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:21	Chesterfield	1h 14m	09:35	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	16:22	Chesterfield	1h 13m	17:35	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:07	Chesterfield	1h 28m	08:35	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	15:21	Chesterfield	1h 14m	16:35	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	17:21	Chesterfield	1h 14m	18:35	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chesterfield to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

38 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£11 - £36	Average duration1h 14m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £11	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chesterfield to Manchester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Chesterfield to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Chesterfield to Manchester start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £16. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chesterfield to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Chesterfield to Manchester is 1h 14m, covering a distance of 38 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 10m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Chesterfield to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chesterfield to Manchester?
The earliest train from Chesterfield to Manchester departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 21:56.
Which is the best train operator from Chesterfield to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Chesterfield to Manchester?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Chesterfield to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Chesterfield to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£10

11/12

£10

Today

£14

13/12

£32

14/12

£11

15/12

£19

16/12

£14

17/12

£12

The cheapest trip from Chesterfield to Manchester was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chesterfield to Manchester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £32 for a train ticket from Chesterfield to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-12-14.