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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Chesterfield is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A4 which costs £20 - £85 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Chesterfield is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £35 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Chesterfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Donkey Derby via Meadowhall Interchange/A4 and Sheffield Interchange/D5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Chesterfield?

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

How far is it from Edinburgh to Chesterfield?

The distance between Edinburgh and Chesterfield is 279 miles. The road distance is 236.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chesterfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £35 - £180.

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Chesterfield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Chesterfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Chesterfield?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chesterfield is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, which costs £20 - £85 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chesterfield bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Chesterfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chesterfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Chesterfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Chesterfield is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Edinburgh to Chesterfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Chesterfield?

There are 2000+ hotels available in Chesterfield.

Edinburgh to Chesterfield - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Chesterfield 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 Edinburgh Waverley to ChesterfieldEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 2m
£35–180
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A4
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Ukn11 / ...
7h 3m
£21–81
Drive 235.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Chesterfield235.4 mi
4h 34m
£58–83
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chesterfield
4h 37m
£52–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Sheffield Interchange/E2832
7h 18m
£41–85
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfield
6h 41m
£74–190
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chesterfield
5h 20m
£58–222
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Chesterfield
5h 40m
£94–274
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chesterfield
6h 19m
£108–376

Edinburgh to Chesterfield by train

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.2 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfield hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £14–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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