Chesterfield to Nottingham Trains From €2.15*

Travel by train from Chesterfield to Nottingham with East Midlands Railway on fast and affordable direct routes around the Midlands. 

In only 32 minutes, take the train from a Derbyshire market town to a busy city in the heart of the East Midlands. On a scenic country journey, you’ll whizz past several picturesque Midlands towns before arriving at your destination.

East Midlands Railway (EMR) operates frequent services throughout the Midlands and beyond, connecting cities like Nottingham, Peterborough, Lincoln, Leicester, Derby, and Sheffield.

Departing from Chesterfield

Start your journey at Chesterfield, Derbyshire, a market town with a history that can be traced back to Roman times.

Chesterfield Station is situated to the north of the town centre, just a short walk from one of the largest open-air markets in Britain. The station has accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, sheltered waiting areas, and refreshment stalls. For passengers with additional accessibility needs, there is step-free access to all platforms, as well as lifts, and Help Points.

If you plan to arrive by bike, you will be able to store it in the station’s storage facilities, or bring it onto your train from Chesterfield to Nottingham. For those arriving by bus, the drop-off point is directly outside the front of the station, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

As well as direct trains to Nottingham and other Midlands hotspots, passengers at Chesterfield Station can get around the UK to visit places like Plymouth, Liverpool, and Sheffield. The station’s main operators are East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, and Northern.

Main stops

Travel from Chesterfield to Nottingham on the direct route with East Midlands Railway, which calls at 

Alfreton only. After you disembark in Nottingham, the train will continue to its terminus in Norwich.

Arriving at Nottingham

Nottingham Station is located in the middle of the thriving Midlands city of Nottingham.

Exploring Nottingham from the railway station is simple thanks to the city’s excellent public transport links. When you leave the station, hop on local bus or tram routes to all the main attractions. Whether you’re attending a sports or music event at major venues, or simply want to visit the city’s lively cultural and food scenes, Nottingham is also a very walkable city.

Before you leave the station, you’ll have access to a great range of amenities, including public Wi-Fi, and refreshments counters to buy light snacks and drinks. For those with additional travel needs, there is an Assisted Travel Lounge at the front of the train station, as well as step-free access to all platforms, accessible toilets, Help Points, and induction loop.

From Nottingham Station, you can travel around the Midlands and beyond with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, and Northern. Direct routes operate to places like London, Worksop, Leeds, Crewe, Norwich, and Cardiff.

East Midlands Railway train classes

• Standard Class: The most affordable way to get from Chesterfield to Nottingham is with Standard Class tickets. These allow passengers to use plug sockets for laptops and mobiles, connect to free onboard Wi-Fi, and store bags safely in ample luggage space.
• First Class: If you want to enhance your journey, upgrade to Chesterfield to Nottingham First Class tickets. Your journey will be more comfortable and peaceful, with extra legroom, a guaranteed table, and quieter carriages.

East Midlands Railway train travel advice

• Children: Family days out don’t have to cost the Earth! Under 5s go free on all National Rail services, while children aged 5 to 15 can travel at a reduced rate of 50% off full-price EMR fares.
• Pets: Bring up to two dogs on trains at no extra charge, so long as animals stay off seats and do not block aisles. To travel with more than pets, you may have to pay an additional fee of 50% of a full adult fare. Check with EMR before you travel.
• Luggage: Board with up to two items of luggage, of which the larger item should measure no more than 90 x 70 x 30 cm.
• Bicycles: Cyclists can bring their vehicle onto EMR trains, subject to restrictions. Remember to reserve a spot before you travel, and check the operator’s up-to-date guidelines.
• Passenger Assist: Passengers who require assistance with their journey can arrange help boarding or disembarking from the train, detailed rail information, or anything else with EMR.

Another way to travel by train from Chesterfield to Nottingham is on direct routes run by Northern. These journeys take just 37 minutes on clean, affordable trains. 

Northern runs popular train routes across the North of England, connecting cities and towns like Manchester, York, Leeds, Buxton, Wigan, Liverpool, and Preston.

Main stops

With Northern, the direct route from Chesterfield to Nottingham typically calls at Alfreton, Langley Mill, and Ilkeston.

Northern train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and dedicated luggage spaces come as standard on Northern trains. If you want to buy cheap train tickets for your Chesterfield to Nottingham journey, Standard Class with Northern is a great option.

Northern does not offer First Class seats, so passengers wanting to buy Chesterfield to Nottingham First Class tickets should travel with East Midlands Railway.

Northern train travel advice

• Luggage: Store luggage in dedicated racks, overhead compartments, or underneath seats.
• Bicycles: Bring your bike on Northern trains for free. Note: there is a limited first-come, first-served policy for accepting bikes.
• Children: Young travellers aged 5 to 15 get most fares at half price, while under 5s go free on all Northern trains. can board for free with an adult. For extra savings, buy a Family & Friends Railcard.
• Pets: Travel with up to two pets at no extra cost, though remember to keep animals in a carrier or on a lead.
• Passenger Assist: Northern staff can help you book assistance with your journey, whether it’s managing luggage, helping to board trains, or something else.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.