Bus from Chesterfield to Leicester
2 direct routes · 100–130 min · first bus 07:55, last bus 01:40 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:05, last bus 01:40.
Next buses to Leicester as of 18:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chesterfield, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | National Express | ~130 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 07:55 | 01:40 | Coach Station (Bay A) | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Nottingham |
| 195 | National Express | ~100 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 19:30 | 19:30 | Coach Station (Bay A) | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Nottingham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chesterfield on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 240 bus or 195 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chesterfield to Leicester?
2 routes run directly from Chesterfield to Leicester: the 240 (National Express), the 195 (National Express). The most frequent is the 240, twice each weekday — board at Coach Station (Bay A) and get off at St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY), about 130 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chesterfield to Leicester?
Between 100 minutes on the 195 and 130 on the 240, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Nottingham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chesterfield to Leicester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:55 and the last around 01:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chesterfield to Leicester?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.