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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chesterfield has to offer.

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. The shortest flight to Chesterfield from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 8h 50m.

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 $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $81 for a 3h 18m trip. The train station in Chesterfield is called Chesterfield, and is located 1.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Chesterfield is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 213 km from Chesterfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 72 km and will cost you around $8. From Thorner, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 129 km. Chesterfield’s bus station is located 1.9 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Chesterfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 58 km from Chesterfield. The shortest flight to Chesterfield from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 8h 50m.

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 $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $81 for a 3h 18m trip. The train station in Chesterfield is called Chesterfield, and is located 1.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Chesterfield is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 213 km from Chesterfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 72 km and will cost you around $8. From Thorner, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 129 km. Chesterfield’s bus station is located 1.9 km from the city center.

Airports near Chesterfield

Airlines serving Chesterfield

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 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, 931 reviews)
$187+
Casa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2609 reviews)
$118+
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3412 reviews)
$84+
Van Dyk by Wildes
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2265 reviews)
$101+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1477 reviews)
$46+
ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough
2 stars
Good (7.7, 2193 reviews)
$48+

Renting a car in Chesterfield

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Chesterfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Chesterfield is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Chesterfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Chesterfield is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.