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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Chesterfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$126 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Chesterfield:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Chesterfield costing on average $78 (€62).
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Chesterfield costing on average $126 (€100).
Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Chesterfield
How to get from Edinburgh to Chesterfield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Chesterfield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:35 AM16h45Edinburgh4:20 AMChesterfield$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:35 AM16h45Edinburgh4:20 AMChesterfield$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:45 AM7h50Edinburgh7:35 PMChesterfield$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:10 PM9h35Edinburgh6:45 AMChesterfield$651One-way0 transfers
11:15 AM17h05Edinburgh4:20 AMChesterfield$731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Chesterfield:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Chesterfield costing on average $78 (€62).
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Chesterfield costing on average $126 (€100).
Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Chesterfield as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Chesterfield station (CHD).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Chesterfield by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Chesterfield by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Chesterfield by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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