- Must visit
The British Museum
One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chesterfield to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chesterfield to London will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 22 buses that leave Chesterfield for London on Fri, Jun 05, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NX560Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a flight costs an average of $83.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $211 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chesterfield to London:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chesterfield to London costing on average $81 (€65).
A bus is $193 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chesterfield to London costing on average $211 (€171).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 5m.
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€14) compared to roughly $99 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82 (€66). The journey takes 3h 34m versus 3h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Chesterfield to London buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX240 · NX035 | 7:55 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 6h30 | 2:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX451 | 7:55 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 5h55 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX032 | 7:55 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 6h50 | 2:45 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX540 | On time 7:55 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 5h55 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX564 | 10:30 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 3h50 | 2:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX564 · NX032 · NX502 | 10:30 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 6h55 | 5:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX564 · NX410 · NX502 | 10:30 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 6h55 | 5:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 3h15 | 4:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 3h50 | 5:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX560 | 5:00 PM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 3h50 | 8:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX560 · NX025 · NX025 | 5:00 PM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 7h30 | 12:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX560 · NX030 · NX025 | 5:00 PM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 7h30 | 12:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
NX240 · NX025 | 1:40 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 6h00 | 7:40 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 4h15 | 6:30 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 4h40 | 6:55 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 4h40 | 6:55 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
NX466 | 2:25 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 4h55 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX466 · NX032 | 2:25 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 7h50 | 10:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX466 · NX032 | 2:25 AM Chesterfield, Coach Station | 5h20 | 7:45 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Chesterfield to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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