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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Chesterfield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €144 Average price |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Chesterfield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Chesterfield:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Chesterfield costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Chesterfield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Chesterfield station (CHD).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Chesterfield, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Chesterfield by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Chesterfield by train.
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