The cheapest and fastest coaches from Chesterfield to Leicester
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Chesterfield to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chesterfield to Leicester will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 buses that leave Chesterfield for Leicester 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 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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 Chesterfield to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 71 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Chesterfield to Leicester bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:35 Chesterfield | 1h35 | 20:10 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chesterfield to Leicester
Distance 71 km |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Trent Barton from Chesterfield to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Chesterfield to Leicester with National Express, FlixBus, Trent Barton for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Chesterfield to Leicester coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Chesterfield, Coach Station, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, located 0.2 miles (368 m) away from the city centre.
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