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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Chesterfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Chesterfield 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 34m. 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 $20.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Chesterfield:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Chesterfield costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 8m by train vs 1h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $22 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 Leeds to Chesterfield
How to get from Leeds to Chesterfield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Chesterfield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:40 AM1h30Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)2:10 AMChesterfield, Coach Station$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:40 AM1h30Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)2:10 AMChesterfield, Coach Station$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G0114712:15 PM0h53Leeds station (LDS)1:08 PMChesterfield station (CHD)$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
G897743:09 PM1h13Leeds station (LDS)4:22 PMChesterfield station (CHD)$101One-way0 transfers- G897682:09 PM1h13Leeds station (LDS)3:22 PMChesterfield station (CHD)$101One-way0 transfers
- G8975712:09 PM1h13Leeds station (LDS)1:22 PMChesterfield station (CHD)$141One-way0 transfers
- NX24012:20 AM1h20Leeds, Coach Station1:40 AMChesterfield, Coach Station$121One-way0 transfers
- NX2406:40 AM1h25Leeds, Coach Station8:05 AMChesterfield, Coach Station$121One-way0 transfers
- NX46710:55 PM1h20Leeds, Coach Station12:15 AMChesterfield, Coach Station$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Chesterfield:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Chesterfield costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Chesterfield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Chesterfield station (CHD).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Chesterfield, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Chesterfield by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Chesterfield by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited.
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