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Kelham Island Museum
Industrial heritage museum in a former power station, covering Sheffield steelmaking, tools and social history. A strong choice for understanding the city's identity.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chesterfield to Sheffield:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chesterfield to Sheffield costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
You'll arrive about -1h -4m sooner (40m by bus vs 36m by car) and save roughly $-3.54 (€-2.86) compared to fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $6 (€5)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Stagecoach Yorkshire.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 07:36AM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 07:49AM | Arrival Time 08:27AM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 08:37AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 08:46AM | Arrival Time 09:34AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 08:54AM | Arrival Time 09:27AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 08:59AM | Arrival Time 09:24AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 09:19AM | Arrival Time 10:04AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 09:37AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:38AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:09AM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:22AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 10:46AM | Arrival Time 11:27AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 10:51AM | Arrival Time 12:11PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 11:17AM | Arrival Time 12:07PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 11:36AM | Arrival Time 12:42PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 11:38AM | Arrival Time 12:37PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 11:46AM | Arrival Time 12:27PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:24PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 12:17PM | Arrival Time 01:08PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 12:36PM | Arrival Time 01:41PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 12:46PM | Arrival Time 01:27PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:24PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 01:17PM | Arrival Time 02:08PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 01:36PM | Arrival Time 02:41PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 01:38PM | Arrival Time 02:36PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 01:46PM | Arrival Time 02:37PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:32PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:29PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 02:17PM | Arrival Time 03:07PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 02:36PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 02:46PM | Arrival Time 03:36PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:29PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 03:17PM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 03:36PM | Arrival Time 04:39PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 03:46PM | Arrival Time 04:36PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:27PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Stagecoach Yorkshire | Departure Time 04:17PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
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Buses from Chesterfield to Sheffield run on average 2 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $3 (€2) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:17, the last at 23:49. The fastest bus covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average bus duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 12:17 AM |
Last bus 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Sheffield — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sheffield trip today.
Industrial heritage museum in a former power station, covering Sheffield steelmaking, tools and social history. A strong choice for understanding the city's identity.
City-centre gallery with metalwork, design, craft and changing art exhibitions. Convenient, polished and one of Sheffield's main cultural stops.
Popular family-friendly museum with archaeology, natural history, art and Sheffield stories. Good for a broad introduction to the city and region.
Dramatic gritstone escarpment just outside the city, hugely popular for views, walks and photography. A must for visitors wanting Sheffield's outdoor identity.
Central public square with water features, lawns and civic buildings around it. One of the city's most recognisable and social-media-friendly gathering spots.
Trendy former industrial district known for canals, warehouses and strong city character. Popular for urban photography and one of Sheffield's most talked-about areas.
Sheffield’s famous spicy table sauce, used like Worcestershire sauce on pies, stews, chips, and sandwiches. It is one of the city’s best-known food traditions.
A classic Yorkshire baked batter pudding, often served with roast beef and gravy. It is a defining regional staple commonly eaten in Sheffield.
The iconic Sunday roast of the region, usually roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, potatoes, vegetables, and gravy. A must-try traditional meal in Sheffield.
A well-known modern British restaurant with tasting menus, creative seasonal cooking, and a polished contemporary atmosphere.
A long-running traditional pub famous for cask ales and hearty pies, offering one of the classic Sheffield food-and-beer experiences.
An established Kelham Island restaurant and pub known for British cooking, Sunday roasts, and a relaxed gastropub setting.
Generally cheaper than London. Accommodation and dining are moderate, with good low-cost pub and cafe options.
Tipping is optional but appreciated. In restaurants, leave 10-12.5% for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. No tip is expected for pubs or counter service.
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Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) -> Sheffield Station, Sheffield
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