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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Chesterfield is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 22m.

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 3m and costs £140 - £200.

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 Sheffield Interchange/D5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

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 3m.

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 3m and costs £140 - £200.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfield takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Chesterfield bus from?

Edinburgh to Chesterfield bus services, operated by National Express, 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 3m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chesterfield bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Chesterfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 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 35m 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 1479+ hotels available in Chesterfield.

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

There are 8 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 Chesterfieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 3m
£140–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
7h 22m
£47–108
Drive 235.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Chesterfieldcar 235.4 mi
4h 35m
£58–84
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chesterfieldtrain
4h 46m
£68–156
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 14m
£103–175
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfieldtrain
6h 38m
£78–208
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chesterfieldtrain
5h 30m
£82–194
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Chesterfieldtrain
5h 55m
£98–204

Edinburgh to Chesterfield by train

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4h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.1 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfield hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2 once daily. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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