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

The cheapest train tickets from Chesterfield to Darlington start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £98. 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 Darlington?

The average train journey time from Chesterfield to Darlington is 1h 54m, covering a distance of 89 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 35m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Chesterfield to Darlington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Chesterfield to Darlington departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 20:05.

Train Chesterfield to Darlington from £15

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Chesterfield to Darlington on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:05	Chesterfield	2h 55m	15:00	Darlington	No tags
Train	16:05	Chesterfield	2h 55m	19:00	Darlington	No tags
Train	17:05	Chesterfield	3h 5m	20:10	Darlington	No tags
Train	18:05	Chesterfield	2h 55m	21:00	Darlington	No tags
Train	19:05	Chesterfield	2h 55m	22:00	Darlington	No tags

Get from Chesterfield to Darlington

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 54 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

1h 54mAverage duration

89 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £16

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chesterfield to Darlington 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 Darlington?
The cheapest train tickets from Chesterfield to Darlington start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £98. 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 Darlington?
The average train journey time from Chesterfield to Darlington is 1h 54m, covering a distance of 89 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 35m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Chesterfield to Darlington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chesterfield to Darlington?
The earliest train from Chesterfield to Darlington departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 20:05.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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The cheapest trip from Chesterfield to Darlington was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £15

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

You can expect to pay from £15 to £204 for a train ticket from Chesterfield to Darlington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-15.