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Compare train and bus for Chesterfield to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chesterfield to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Chesterfield to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chesterfield to Leeds:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chesterfield to Leeds costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 1h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Chesterfield to Leeds
How to get from Chesterfield to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chesterfield to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:25 AM 1h25 Chesterfield, Coach Station 5:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:25 AM 1h25 Chesterfield, Coach Station 5:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G010826:04 PM 0h57 Chesterfield station (CHD) 7:01 PM Leeds station (LDS) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G897754:55 PM 1h19 Chesterfield station (CHD) 6:14 PM Leeds station (LDS) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
G897815:55 PM 1h19 Chesterfield station (CHD) 7:14 PM Leeds station (LDS) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
G010805:05 PM 0h58 Chesterfield station (CHD) 6:03 PM Leeds station (LDS) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX4674:30 AM 1h15 Chesterfield, Coach Station 5:45 AM Leeds, Coach Station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX1953:45 AM 1h25 Chesterfield, Coach Station 5:10 AM Leeds, Coach Station $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX2409:35 PM 1h30 Chesterfield, Coach Station 11:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chesterfield to Leeds:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chesterfield to Leeds costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chesterfield and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chesterfield station (CHD) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Chesterfield, Coach Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, CrossCountry.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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