How to travel from Leicester to Chesterfield

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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Chesterfield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 44 miles (71 km)

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€16

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€12

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1h 17m

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47m

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2h 11m

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1h 41m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Leicester to Chesterfield

How to get from Leicester to Chesterfield by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Leicester to Chesterfield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
01:25AM1h35
Leicester
03:00AMChesterfield
$121One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
01:25AM1h35
Leicester
03:00AMChesterfield
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
01:25AM1h35
Leicester
03:00AMChesterfield
$121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
06:45PM1h45
Leicester
08:30PMChesterfield
$191One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Chesterfield

Travel to Chesterfield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Chesterfield.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Chesterfield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Chesterfield is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Chesterfield:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Chesterfield costing on average $9 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Chesterfield is by train with an average journey time of 39m.

Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Leicester to Chesterfield is approximately 44 miles (71 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Chesterfield is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Chesterfield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Chesterfield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Chesterfield station (CHD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Chesterfield, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Chesterfield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Chesterfield by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Chesterfield by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leicester to Chesterfield with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Chesterfield often also extend their vacation to go to London, Sheffield, Nottingham, Derby, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chesterfield and these popular destinations at a great price.

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