What is the cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Chesterfield and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Chesterfield and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chesterfield and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Edinburgh?

The distance between Chesterfield and Edinburgh is 279 miles. The road distance is 236.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chesterfield to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £40 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Chesterfield to Edinburgh?

The train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Edinburgh bus from?

Chesterfield to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Edinburgh train from?

Chesterfield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.

Train or bus from Chesterfield to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Chesterfield to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Chesterfield to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Chesterfield to Edinburgh train arrive?

Chesterfield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Chesterfield to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Chesterfield to Edinburgh is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Chesterfield to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Chesterfield to Edinburgh?

Book your Chesterfield to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chesterfield to Edinburgh?

Book your Chesterfield to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Chesterfield to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chesterfield to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 2m
£40–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn02
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
6h 18m
£22–53
Drive 235.5 mi
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Edinburgh235.5 mi
4h 33m
£59–85
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3h 56m
£67–215
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 50m
£78–201
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 46m
£71–285
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
5h 29m
£73–242
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
5h 48m
£82–327

Chesterfield to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 277.2 mi
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What companies run services between Chesterfield, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £40–180 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 18m.

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