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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Chesterfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 5, while a train costs an average of CHF 8.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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CHF 8 Average price | CHF 5 Average price Cheapest | CHF 4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Sheffield to Chesterfield
Compare the available ways to get from Sheffield to Chesterfield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Chesterfield:
A bus is CHF 4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Chesterfield costing on average CHF 8.
Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (13m by train vs 32m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 8 compared to roughly CHF 4 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 Sheffield to Chesterfield
How to get from Sheffield to Chesterfield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Chesterfield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G898917:03 AM 0h15 Sheffield station (SHF) 7:18 AM Chesterfield station (CHD) CHF 4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
G898917:03 AM 0h15 Sheffield station (SHF) 7:18 AM Chesterfield station (CHD) CHF 4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G011767:18 AM 0h11 Sheffield station (SHF) 7:29 AM Chesterfield station (CHD) CHF 10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G897278:11 AM 0h16 Sheffield station (SHF) 8:27 AM Chesterfield station (CHD) CHF 6 1 One-way 0 transfers
G011357:56 AM 0h11 Sheffield station (SHF) 8:07 AM Chesterfield station (CHD) CHF 10 1 One-way 0 transfers
G011408:56 AM 0h11 Sheffield station (SHF) 9:07 AM Chesterfield station (CHD) CHF 10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Chesterfield:
A bus is CHF 4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Chesterfield costing on average CHF 8.
Other travel options to Chesterfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Chesterfield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Chesterfield station (CHD).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Chesterfield, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Chesterfield by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Chesterfield by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 10 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry.
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