What is the distance between Derby and Chesterfield?

Derby and Chesterfield are 23 miles (37 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Derby to Chesterfield?

If you're headed to Chesterfield from Derby, chances are that your bus will depart from Derby Riverlights Bus Station and arrive at Chesterfield Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Derby to Chesterfield from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Derby to Chesterfield on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35am	Derby	45m	4:20am	Chesterfield Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	40m	4:00am	Chesterfield Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	40m	4:00am	Chesterfield Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Chesterfield on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35am	Derby	45m	4:20am	Chesterfield Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	40m	4:00am	Chesterfield Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	40m	4:00am	Chesterfield Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Chesterfield on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35am	Derby	45m	4:20am	Chesterfield Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	40m	4:00am	Chesterfield Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	40m	4:00am	Chesterfield Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Chesterfield on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35am	Derby	45m	4:20am	Chesterfield Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	40m	4:00am	Chesterfield Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	40m	4:00am	Chesterfield Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Chesterfield on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35am	Derby	45m	4:20am	Chesterfield Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	40m	4:00am	Chesterfield Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	40m	4:00am	Chesterfield Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Chesterfield on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35am	Derby	45m	4:20am	Chesterfield Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	40m	4:00am	Chesterfield Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	40m	4:00am	Chesterfield Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Derby to Chesterfield

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chesterfield. The journey takes about 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

17mAverage Duration

23 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $12	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$6 - $55	Average Duration17m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $5	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Derby and Chesterfield?

Stops in Derby

A
Derby Riverlights Bus Station
Central Bus Station, Morledge, Derby, Derby DE1 2AY, UK
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B
Morledge Bus Station
Noahs Ark Inn, 23 Morledge, Derby DE1 2AW, UK

Stops in Chesterfield

A
Chesterfield Coach Station
Beckingham Way, Chesterfield S40 1TH, UK
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Derby to Chesterfield by bus

What is the distance between Derby and Chesterfield?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Derby to Chesterfield?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$6

11/24

$10

Today

$5

11/26

$5

11/27

$5

11/28

$6

11/29

$6

11/30

$6

The cheapest trip from Derby to Chesterfield was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Derby to Chesterfield, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $13 for a bus ticket from Derby to Chesterfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.