One of the first things you’ll want to consider is how you’ll get to college. If you live close to campus and can walk in, that’s great – and healthy too!
Many of our students travel to Chesterfield by car, bus, train, or taxi. If you’re still deciding the best route, we’ve provided all the key information below to help you plan your journey with ease.
Many students qualify for free or subsidised travel. If you are eligible for Bursary, we can provide support with public transport costs to help you get to and from College each day.
Find out if you are eligible for help with travel costs here Bursary/Financial Support – Chesterfield College.
Chesterfield College is easily accessible from Sheffield, Derby, Mansfield, Bolsover, Shirebrook, Matlock, Bakewell, and Worksop.
It can take a long time to get transport support sorted, so apply as soon as you know you are coming to Chesterfield College. Post-16 travel to school – Derbyshire County Council
Chesterfield College is well-connected by several bus operators, including:
Main bus stops near the college include Brewery Street, St Helena Centre, and the Stagecoach Bus Depot in the Chesterfield Town Centre.
Key routes include services from Chesterfield Town Centre (43, 44, 50, 77, 90, 170), Sheffield (50/50A, X17), Worksop, Clowne, Bolsover, Shirebrook (77/77A, 1, 2, 3), and Clay Cross, Matlock, Bakewell (54, X17, 170, 6.1). Service 84 runs from Holymoorside via Spital.
The Pronto is a frequent and popular service connecting Nottingham – Mansfield – Chesterfield. It’s a great option for students travelling from Nottinghamshire or Mansfield areas.
Buses run up to every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sundays. Key stops include Nottingham, Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Alfreton, and Chesterfield. It accepts b_line cards, student and young person tickets, and contactless payments.
Website: Pronto Bus – Nottingham Mansfield Chesterfield Timetable | Stagecoach
Apps: mango – trentbarton
Chesterfield Train Station is served by East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, and Northern, with direct trains to Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield, Leeds, and Birmingham. The station is around a 15 minute walk from the main campus, or a short bus ride (route 55) to Brewery Street.
For discounted travel, Trainline offers digital railcards
Age-based Railcards are great for students, young professionals and seniors.
Visit www.thetrainline.com for further information.
Derbyshire County Council b_line Card
The b_line card offers discounted fares on local buses and trains throughout Derbyshire for ages 11–21. b_line1 cards are for school-age students, and b_line2 cards (ages 16–19) save up to 25% on adult fares.
Apply online at: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/b-line
Stagecoach Student Passes
Stagecoach offers Silver and Gold MegaRider passes, StudentRider tickets, Young Person tickets, and Flexi 5 or 10 tickets. Visit www.stagecoachbus.com for more information.
Trentbarton Student & Young Person Concessions
Discounts are available through the Mango app, with 25% off adult fares when tapping on and off.
Website: young person (U19) – trentbarton
01773 712265
Train Discounts & Railcards
Various railcards are available for you to purchase to help discount the cost of travel by train. These include 16–25 Railcard, 26–30 Railcard, 16–17 Saver, Disabled Persons Railcard and Two Together Railcard.
Websites: www.railcard.co.uk | www.thetrainline.com
