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 £40 - £120 and takes 8h 5m.

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 4h 1m and costs £65 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Chesterfield and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Donkey Derby and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Sheffield Interchange/E2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

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 6m.

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 6m and costs £140 - £200.

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

The train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Edinburgh bus from?

Chesterfield to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 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 6m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Chesterfield to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Chesterfield to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, 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 35m to drive from Chesterfield to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2633+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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 Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 6m
£140–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
8h 5m
£43–114
Drive 235.5 mi
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Edinburghcar 235.5 mi
4h 35m
£59–84
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 1m
£69–138
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£102–180
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 56m
£81–178
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 30m
£99–204
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 48m
£125–242

Chesterfield to Edinburgh by train

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4h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.1 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Chesterfield, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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