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

The cheapest train tickets from Chesterfield to Nottingham start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £14. 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 Nottingham?

The average train journey time from Chesterfield to Nottingham is 37m, covering a distance of 16 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Chesterfield to Nottingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 29 trains available per day, including services from Northern , East Midlands Railway , CrossCountry .

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

The earliest train from Chesterfield to Nottingham departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:56.

Which is the best train operator from Chesterfield to Nottingham?

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 Nottingham?

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 Nottingham?

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 Nottingham?

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 Nottingham from £4

Next train departures

Next departures from Chesterfield to Nottingham on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:58	Chesterfield	34m	11:32	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	09:22	Chesterfield	17m	09:39	Langley Mill	Fastest
Train	07:59	Chesterfield	1h 27m	09:26	Nottingham	No tags
Train	09:22	Chesterfield	39m	10:01	Nottingham	No tags
Train	10:24	Chesterfield	37m	11:01	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Chesterfield to Nottingham on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:56	Chesterfield	36m	17:32	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:28	Chesterfield	17m	08:45	Langley Mill	Fastest
Train	07:19	Chesterfield	38m	07:57	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:54	Chesterfield	38m	08:32	Nottingham	No tags
Train	08:28	Chesterfield	37m	09:05	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Chesterfield to Nottingham on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:54	Chesterfield	36m	09:30	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:28	Chesterfield	17m	08:45	Langley Mill	Fastest
Train	07:19	Chesterfield	38m	07:57	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:54	Chesterfield	38m	08:32	Nottingham	No tags
Train	08:28	Chesterfield	37m	09:05	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Chesterfield to Nottingham on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:54	Chesterfield	36m	09:30	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:28	Chesterfield	17m	08:45	Langley Mill	Fastest
Train	07:19	Chesterfield	38m	07:57	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:54	Chesterfield	38m	08:32	Nottingham	No tags
Train	08:28	Chesterfield	37m	09:05	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Chesterfield to Nottingham on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:54	Chesterfield	36m	09:30	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	10:23	Chesterfield	16m	10:39	Langley Mill	Fastest
Train	07:20	Chesterfield	41m	08:01	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:54	Chesterfield	38m	08:32	Nottingham	No tags
Train	08:28	Chesterfield	37m	09:05	Nottingham	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 13:44 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Chesterfield to Nottingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

45mAverage duration

23 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£7 - £14	Average duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£5 - £21	Average duration37m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chesterfield to Nottingham 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 Nottingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Chesterfield to Nottingham start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £14. 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 Nottingham?
The average train journey time from Chesterfield to Nottingham is 37m, covering a distance of 16 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Chesterfield to Nottingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 29 trains available per day, including services from Northern, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chesterfield to Nottingham?
The earliest train from Chesterfield to Nottingham departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:56.
Which is the best train operator from Chesterfield to Nottingham?
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 Nottingham?
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 Nottingham?
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 Nottingham?
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

11/12

£7

12/12

£9

Today

£13

14/12

£6

15/12

£13

16/12

£8

17/12

£7

18/12

£7

The cheapest trip from Chesterfield to Nottingham was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £6

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

You can expect to pay from £6 to £20 for a train ticket from Chesterfield to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-14.

Usually East Midlands Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.