Leeds to Chesterfield by train
Chesterfield lies 61 km (38 mi) south of Leeds, 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.
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| Leeds | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 536,280 | 113,057 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Chesterfield railway station, Sheepbridge and Brimington railway station, Chesterfield Central railway station |
| Postal codes | LS1–ME17 | S40–WS14 |
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Common questions
How far is Chesterfield from Leeds?
61 km (38 mi) in a straight line, south of Leeds; by road roughly 75 km (47 mi).
How long does it take to get from Leeds to Chesterfield by train?
About 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Leeds and Chesterfield?
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.