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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Chesterfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Chesterfield:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Chesterfield costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (38m by train vs 48m by car). Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $11 (€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 Nottingham to Chesterfield
How to get from Nottingham to Chesterfield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Chesterfield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX2408:30 PM0h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station9:15 PMChesterfield, Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX2408:30 PM0h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station9:15 PMChesterfield, Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
NX1953:30 AM0h40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station4:10 AMChesterfield, Coach Station$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
NX4673:40 AM0h50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station4:30 AMChesterfield, Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
NX2401:35 PM0h50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station2:25 PMChesterfield, Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Chesterfield:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Chesterfield costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Chesterfield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Chesterfield station (CHD).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Chesterfield, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Chesterfield by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Chesterfield by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 10 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail.
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