There are 5 ways to get from Wales to Chesterfield by train, bus, or car
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Train via Derby
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 15m£46–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
6h 31m£22–76Drive 169.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Chesterfieldcar 169.9 mi
3h 12m£42–61Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chesterfieldtrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
3h 16m£75–230Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Chesterfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 54m£39–145
Wales to Chesterfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Chesterfield is to bus which costs £22 - £80 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Chesterfield is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Donkey Derby via Birmingham Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/D5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Chesterfield. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Wales and Chesterfield is 174 miles. The road distance is 170.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Chesterfield without a car is to train via Derby which takes 3h 15m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Wales to Chesterfield, including transfers.
Wales to Chesterfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Chesterfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Chesterfield is to train via Derby which takes 3h 15m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £80 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Wales and Chesterfield, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Donkey Derby via Birmingham Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield Interchange/D5 in around 6h 31m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–230
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–120
- 1st Class
- £160–230
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Wales to Chesterfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Wales to Chesterfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Chesterfield is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Wales to Chesterfield.
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