How to travel from London to Chesterfield

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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Chesterfield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $380.

Distance: 132 miles (213 km)

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Compare ways to travel from London to Chesterfield

Compare the available ways to get from London to Chesterfield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Chesterfield is a bus with an average price of $36 (€30).

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

A bus is $64 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Chesterfield costing on average $99 (€83).

A bus is $345 (€290) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Chesterfield costing on average $380 (€319).

The fastest way to travel from London to Chesterfield is by train with an average journey time of 2h 25m.

Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 55m.

Bus takes on average 4h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Chesterfield including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Chesterfield among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 41m sooner (1h 55m by train vs 3h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $99 (€83) compared to roughly $72 (€61) 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.

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from London to Chesterfield

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1382
    0 transfers

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  • East Midlands RailwayC21762
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayW70981
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayW70975
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX564
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX467
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1372
    0 transfers
  • BA CityflyerBA8752+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8904
    1 transfer
  • BA CityflyerBA8752+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8906
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Chesterfield.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Chesterfield including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Chesterfield is a bus with an average price of $36 (€30).

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

A bus is $64 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Chesterfield costing on average $99 (€83).

A bus is $345 (€290) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Chesterfield costing on average $380 (€319).

The fastest way to travel from London to Chesterfield is by train with an average journey time of 2h 25m.

Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 55m.

Bus takes on average 4h 56m.

The distance from London to Chesterfield is approximately 132 miles (213 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Chesterfield is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Chesterfield:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Chesterfield station (CHD).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Chesterfield, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Chesterfield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Chesterfield by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Chesterfield by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway to go to Chesterfield by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Chesterfield with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
Omio customers who travel from London to Chesterfield often also extend their vacation to go to Sheffield station (SHF), Derby, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham station (NOT), Sheffield. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chesterfield and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Chesterfield to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a comprehensive experience of Chesterfield, including visiting the historic Crooked Spire, enjoying local parks, and exploring nearby attractions like the Peak District, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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