There are 6 ways to get from Dorset to Chesterfield by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chesterfieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 24m£125–199Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Coach Stationbus G33
9h 19m£30–54Drive 208.7 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Chesterfieldcar 208.7 mi
4h 11m£52–75Train, fly
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfieldtrain
6h 57m£122–273Train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chesterfieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 21m£102–165Bus, train
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Nottingham to Chesterfieldtrain
11h 14m£38–62
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Chesterfield is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Chesterfield is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Chesterfield station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Coach Station via South Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Chesterfield via Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Dorset and Chesterfield is 266 miles. The road distance is 210 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Chesterfield without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 24m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Dorset to Chesterfield, including transfers.
Dorset to Chesterfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Chesterfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Chesterfield is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 24m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Chesterfield, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Chesterfield via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Coach Station via South Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 9h 19m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Chesterfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Dorset to Chesterfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Chesterfield is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Dorset to Chesterfield.
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