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Compare train and bus for Derby to Chesterfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Derby to Chesterfield
Compare the available ways to get from Derby to Chesterfield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Chesterfield:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Chesterfield costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (17m by train vs 44m by car). Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $10 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 Derby to Chesterfield
How to get from Derby to Chesterfield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Chesterfield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C217816:36 PM 0h17 Derby station (DBY) 6:53 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C217816:36 PM 0h17 Derby station (DBY) 6:53 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
C217816:36 PM 0h17 Derby station (DBY) 6:53 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
W709986:18 PM 0h18 Derby station (DBY) 6:36 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
W709925:11 PM 0h19 Derby station (DBY) 5:30 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
W709965:30 PM 0h17 Derby station (DBY) 5:47 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Chesterfield:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Chesterfield costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Chesterfield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Chesterfield station (CHD).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Chesterfield, Coach Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry to go to Chesterfield by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Chesterfield by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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