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/A3 which costs £28 - £120 and takes 6h 42m.

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 £150 - £210.

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/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/D5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

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 £150 - £210.

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 £150 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3, which costs £28 - £120 and takes 6h 42m.

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 35m to drive from Edinburgh to Chesterfield.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chesterfield?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Chesterfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 2m
£150–210
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
6h 42m
£28–111
Drive 235.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Chesterfieldcar 235.4 mi
4h 35m
£57–83
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 39m
£70–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
7h 15m
£49–113
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 24m
£80–192
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 19m
£70–179
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 52m
£100–230

Edinburgh to Chesterfield by train

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Distance: 277.1 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 £150–210 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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