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Kelham Island Museum
Industrial heritage museum in a former power station, covering Sheffield steelmaking, tools and social history. A strong choice for understanding the city's identity.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Sheffield will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 6 trains that leave Derby for Sheffield on Sun, Jun 14, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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C21816Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Sheffield:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Sheffield costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
The journey is about 25m faster (33m by train vs 58m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $13 (€11)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Sheffield trains for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G00729 | On time 9:02 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h35 | 9:37 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W71010 | On time 9:10 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 9:41 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00736 | On time 10:07 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h30 | 10:37 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W71014 | On time 10:13 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h30 | 10:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21576 | On time 10:55 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h30 | 11:25 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04194 | 7:25 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h30 | 7:55 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04195 | 7:58 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h30 | 8:28 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04398 | 8:57 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h38 | 9:35 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66991 | 10:09 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 10:40 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21816 | 10:51 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h36 | 11:27 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01063 | 11:08 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h33 | 11:41 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Derby to Sheffield run on average 8 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Industrial heritage museum in a former power station, covering Sheffield steelmaking, tools and social history. A strong choice for understanding the city's identity.
City-centre gallery with metalwork, design, craft and changing art exhibitions. Convenient, polished and one of Sheffield's main cultural stops.
Popular family-friendly museum with archaeology, natural history, art and Sheffield stories. Good for a broad introduction to the city and region.
Dramatic gritstone escarpment just outside the city, hugely popular for views, walks and photography. A must for visitors wanting Sheffield's outdoor identity.
Central public square with water features, lawns and civic buildings around it. One of the city's most recognisable and social-media-friendly gathering spots.
Trendy former industrial district known for canals, warehouses and strong city character. Popular for urban photography and one of Sheffield's most talked-about areas.
Sheffield’s famous spicy table sauce, used like Worcestershire sauce on pies, stews, chips, and sandwiches. It is one of the city’s best-known food traditions.
A classic Yorkshire baked batter pudding, often served with roast beef and gravy. It is a defining regional staple commonly eaten in Sheffield.
The iconic Sunday roast of the region, usually roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, potatoes, vegetables, and gravy. A must-try traditional meal in Sheffield.
A well-known modern British restaurant with tasting menus, creative seasonal cooking, and a polished contemporary atmosphere.
A long-running traditional pub famous for cask ales and hearty pies, offering one of the classic Sheffield food-and-beer experiences.
An established Kelham Island restaurant and pub known for British cooking, Sunday roasts, and a relaxed gastropub setting.
Generally cheaper than London. Accommodation and dining are moderate, with good low-cost pub and cafe options.
Tipping is optional but appreciated. In restaurants, leave 10-12.5% for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. No tip is expected for pubs or counter service.
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