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Compare train and bus for Chesterfield to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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$26 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chesterfield to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chesterfield to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:25 AM6h55Chesterfield11:20 AMManchester$211One-way0 transfers
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4:25 AM6h55Chesterfield11:20 AMManchester$211One-way0 transfers
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4:15 AM4h10Chesterfield8:25 AMManchester$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chesterfield to Manchester:
A bus is $0.75 (€0.61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chesterfield to Manchester costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chesterfield and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chesterfield station (CHD) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Chesterfield, Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
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