Chesterfield to Oldham by train
Oldham lies 57 km (35 mi) north-west of Chesterfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 33 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 69 km (43 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chesterfield | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 113,057 | 237,110 |
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) | 204 m (669 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 | Oldham Werneth railway station, Oldham Clegg Street railway station, Oldham Mumps (LNWR) railway station |
| Postal codes | S40–WS14 | OL1–OL95 |
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Common questions
How far is Oldham from Chesterfield?
57 km (35 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chesterfield; by road roughly 69 km (43 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chesterfield to Oldham by train?
About 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chesterfield and Oldham?
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.