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Compare train and bus for Chesterfield to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 100 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. 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 DKK 100, while a train costs an average of DKK 190.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 190 Average price | DKK 100 Average price Cheapest | DKK 132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chesterfield to Leicester
Compare the available ways to get from Chesterfield to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chesterfield to Leicester:
A bus is DKK 90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chesterfield to Leicester costing on average DKK 190.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (52m by train vs 1h 6m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 190 compared to roughly DKK 132 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 Leicester
How to get from Chesterfield to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chesterfield to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:30 AM 1h45 Chesterfield 3:15 AM Leicester DKK 88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:30 AM 1h45 Chesterfield 3:15 AM Leicester DKK 88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:35 PM 1h35 Chesterfield 8:10 PM Leicester DKK 115 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chesterfield to Leicester:
A bus is DKK 90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chesterfield to Leicester costing on average DKK 190.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chesterfield and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Chesterfield, Coach Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Chesterfield station (CHD) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Leicester by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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