The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to Chesterfield
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portsmouth to Chesterfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Chesterfield will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.
Of the 2 buses that leave Portsmouth for Chesterfield every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 273 km distance in an average of 7 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 50 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.
7:507h50Portsmouth15:40Chesterfield£291One-way0 changes
20:107h50Portsmouth4:00Chesterfield£291One-way0 changes
20:107h50Portsmouth4:00Chesterfield£291One-way0 changes
7:507h50Portsmouth15:40Chesterfield£291One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Portsmouth to Chesterfield
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Chesterfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 273 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £133 Average Price | £147 Average Price |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Portsmouth to Chesterfield bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Chesterfield coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:50 Portsmouth | 7h50 | 15:40 Chesterfield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:10 Portsmouth | 7h50 | 4:00 Chesterfield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Chesterfield
Buses from Portsmouth to Chesterfield run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:15, the last at 20:15. The fastest coach covers the 273 km distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 273 km |
Average bus duration 5h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 6h 35m |
First bus 1:15 |
Last bus 20:15 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Portsmouth to ChesterfieldYou can travel by bus between Portsmouth to Chesterfield with National Express for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Portsmouth to Chesterfield coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to Chesterfield by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chesterfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Chesterfield
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at The Hard (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 20, 700 Train: Portsmouth Harbour
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