The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Chesterfield
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Chesterfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Chesterfield will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £35.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cardiff for Chesterfield every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 230 km distance in an average of 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Chesterfield
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 230 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£31 Average Price Cheapest | £133 Average Price |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cardiff to Chesterfield bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:45 Cardiff | 8h45 | 12:30 Chesterfield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Chesterfield
Distance 230 km |
Average bus duration 7h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 21:07 |
Bus providers: National Express from Cardiff to ChesterfieldYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Chesterfield with National Express for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Chesterfield coach

When departing from Cardiff, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Cardiff, University, Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB), Cardiff, North Road (St Josephs Convent), Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and Cardiff, North Rd (Cathays High School). When arriving in Chesterfield, you can end your trip in coach stations like Chesterfield, Coach Station and Chesterfield, Train Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cardiff, University, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Chesterfield, Coach Station, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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