- Must visit
Weston Park Museum
Major museum with art, archaeology, social history, and metalwork collections, offering one of the best introductions to Sheffield’s story.
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
12
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 €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 12 trains that leave Derby for Sheffield on Sat, Aug 01, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 31 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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J21399Trains from Derby to Sheffield run on average 8 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €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 €3 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 4 days |
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Sheffield trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W70998 | Delayed 5:29 PM 6:18 PMDerby station (DBY) | 0h33 | 6:00 PM 6:00 PMSheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21781 | Delayed 5:37 PM 6:36 PMDerby station (DBY) | 0h40 | 7:16 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01083 | Delayed 5:57 PM 6:45 PMDerby station (DBY) | 0h33 | 6:25 PM 6:25 PMSheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21758 | On time 7:32 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h30 | 8:02 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00723 | On time 7:45 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h33 | 8:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00726 | On time 8:00 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 8:28 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W71009 | On time 8:16 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 8:47 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21770+ G89798 | On time 8:33 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h40 | 9:13 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C21770 | On time 8:33 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h45 | 9:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00730 | On time 8:45 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h34 | 9:19 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00733 | On time 9:00 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 9:28 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21761 | On time 9:32 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 10:03 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00735 | On time 9:54 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 10:25 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
G01057 | 8:45 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h34 | 9:19 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00737 | 9:00 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 9:28 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J21403 | 9:10 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h32 | 9:42 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01059 | 9:45 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h33 | 10:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J21402 | 10:10 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 10:41 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01061 | 10:45 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0h34 | 11:19 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00700 | 1:00 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 1:28 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J21399 | 1:10 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 1:41 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01070 | 1:45 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h33 | 2:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00705 | 2:00 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h28 | 2:28 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J21398 | 2:10 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h31 | 2:41 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01072 | 2:45 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0h34 | 3:19 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major museum with art, archaeology, social history, and metalwork collections, offering one of the best introductions to Sheffield’s story.
Industrial museum on an island in the River Don, exploring steelmaking, power, and local trades in Sheffield’s famous manufacturing quarter.
Contemporary art gallery with changing exhibitions by international and regional artists, set in a striking modern building near the station.
Revived industrial neighborhood packed with heritage buildings, canalside walks, creative businesses, and one of Sheffield’s most popular urban scenes.
Large botanical garden with themed planting, glass pavilions, and peaceful paths, ideal for relaxing near the city’s southwest suburbs.
Popular hilltop park and viewpoint offering expansive city panoramas, woodland paths, gardens, and a classic place to watch the sunset.
Henderson's Relish is Sheffield's iconic spicy condiment, made in the city since 1885 and splashed on pies, stews, chips, and sandwiches.
Pork sandwiches are a South Yorkshire staple: sliced roast pork in a bread cake, often with stuffing, apple sauce, and crackling.
A bread cake filled with chips is a beloved northern comfort food, cheap and filling, and widely eaten in Sheffield chip shops.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant city-centre dining room. One of Sheffield's best-known fine dining restaurants.
Historic pub famed for traditional British food and a strong cask ale selection. Atmospheric and popular with locals and visitors.
Kelham Island favourite serving modern British comfort food and quality drinks in a stylish but relaxed setting.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while buses, cafes, and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Sheffield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Derby to Sheffield trains use the Derby to Sheffield station pair, with some services arriving at Meadowhall. Use this guide to compare Derby and Sheffield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
ATMs are available at Derby.
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Peartree is 2 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Peartree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Peartree.
Available at Peartree: Parking.
Available at Peartree: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Peartree: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Spondon is 4 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Spondon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Spondon.
Available at Spondon: Parking.
Available at Spondon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Spondon: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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