Chesterfield to York by train
York lies 82 km (51 mi) north of Chesterfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 47 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 100 km (62 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chesterfield | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 113,057 | 156,135 |
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) | 17 m (56 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 | Rowntree Halt railway station |
| Postal codes | S40–WS14 | YO1–YO90 |
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Common questions
How far is York from Chesterfield?
82 km (51 mi) in a straight line, north of Chesterfield; by road roughly 100 km (62 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chesterfield to York by train?
About 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chesterfield and York?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
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.