Chesterfield to Leeds by train
Leeds lies 61 km (38 mi) north of Chesterfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 35 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 75 km (47 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chesterfield | Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 113,057 | 536,280 |
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Chesterfield railway station, Sheepbridge and Brimington railway station, Chesterfield Central railway station | none listed |
| Postal codes | S40–WS14 | LS1–ME17 |
Where to book trains from Chesterfield to Leeds
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Staying in Leeds
Our booking partner lists 785 places to stay in Leeds. Of the 482 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (228), and 10 are five-star. Across 142 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 221,508 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Leeds from Chesterfield?
61 km (38 mi) in a straight line, north of Chesterfield; by road roughly 75 km (47 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chesterfield to Leeds by train?
About 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chesterfield and Leeds?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Leeds?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.