Chesterfield travel guide

Chesterfield Tourism | Chesterfield Guide

You're Going to Love Chesterfield

With a population of 70,679, Chesterfield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chesterfield to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Chesterfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Odyssey Greek Restaurant (1-3 Knifesmithgate) and The galleon steakhouse (48 St Mary's Gate) are great picks.

When to visit Chesterfield

Chesterfield in December
Estimated hotel price
€57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chesterfield in December
Estimated hotel price
€57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chesterfield

Plane

Although Chesterfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 58 km from Chesterfield. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Chesterfield from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chesterfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Chesterfield to London takes 2h 06m and costs around €37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about €54 for a 3h 10m trip. The train station in Chesterfield is called Chesterfield, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chesterfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 213 km from Chesterfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chesterfield, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Chesterfield takes 105 km and will cost you around €7. From Thorner, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 129 km. Chesterfield’s bus station is located 1.9 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Chesterfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 58 km from Chesterfield. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Chesterfield from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chesterfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Chesterfield to London takes 2h 06m and costs around €37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about €54 for a 3h 10m trip. The train station in Chesterfield is called Chesterfield, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chesterfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 213 km from Chesterfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chesterfield, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Chesterfield takes 105 km and will cost you around €7. From Thorner, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 129 km. Chesterfield’s bus station is located 1.9 km from the city centre.

Airports near Chesterfield

Airlines serving Chesterfield

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chesterfield

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Chesterfield Centre - Market Town and ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chesterfield

Most booked hotels in Chesterfield

Peak Edge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€175+
Casa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€112+
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€78+
Van Dyk by Wildes
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€94+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€43+
ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€45+

Hiring a car in Chesterfield

Expect to pay €1.73 per litre in Chesterfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.73 and €27.63.

Expect to pay €1.73 per litre in Chesterfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.73 and €27.63.