The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Derby
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
27 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Derby will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 48 trains that leave Sheffield for Derby on Fri, Jun 19, 47 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 27 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.
W708041:35 PM0h31Sheffield station (SHF)2:06 PMDerby station (DBY)$81One-way0 transfers
C216552:00 PM0h31Sheffield station (SHF)2:31 PMDerby station (DBY)$81One-way0 transfers
W708123:00 PM0h31Sheffield station (SHF)3:31 PMDerby station (DBY)$81One-way0 transfers
W708102:35 PM0h31Sheffield station (SHF)3:06 PMDerby station (DBY)$81One-way0 transfers
W7079912:35 PM0h31Sheffield station (SHF)1:06 PMDerby station (DBY)$81One-way0 transfers
G011885:24 PM0h27Sheffield station (SHF)5:51 PMDerby station (DBY)$201One-way0 transfers
G009148:23 PM0h27Sheffield station (SHF)8:50 PMDerby station (DBY)$231One-way0 transfers
G0118412:24 PM0h27Sheffield station (SHF)12:51 PMDerby station (DBY)$151One-way0 transfers
G0118010:26 AM0h27Sheffield station (SHF)10:53 AMDerby station (DBY)$201One-way0 transfers
W299258:23 AM0h27Sheffield station (SHF)8:50 AMDerby station (DBY)$201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Derby 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 31m. 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)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Sheffield to Derby:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield to Derby costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
The journey is about 24m faster (31m by train vs 55m by car) and roughly $3 (€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.
Live departures
Sheffield to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Derby trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01161 | Delayed 3:57 PM 4:56 PMSheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 5:27 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70820 | On time 5:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h32 | 5:32 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01188 | On time 5:24 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 5:51 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21656 | On time 5:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h36 | 6:08 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29909 | On time 5:56 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 6:27 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70825 | On time 6:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 6:31 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66824 | On time 6:24 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h28 | 6:52 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
C21670 | 7:00 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 7:31 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01176 | 7:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 7:49 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21675 | 7:34 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h30 | 8:04 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01135 | 7:56 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h30 | 8:26 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21667 | 7:59 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h32 | 8:31 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29925 | 8:23 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 8:50 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70775 | 8:35 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 9:06 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01140 | 8:56 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 9:27 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21663 | 9:00 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 9:31 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70781 | 9:35 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 10:06 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29862 | 9:56 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 10:27 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70784 | 10:00 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 10:31 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01180 | 10:26 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 10:53 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21659 | 10:35 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 11:06 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29868 | 10:56 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 11:27 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21654 | 11:00 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 11:31 AM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70793 | 11:35 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h33 | 12:08 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29873 | 11:56 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 12:27 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70796 | 12:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 12:31 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01184 | 12:24 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h27 | 12:51 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70799 | 12:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 1:06 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01148 | 12:56 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 1:27 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70802 | 1:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 1:31 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70804 | 1:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 2:06 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21655 | 2:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 2:31 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29935 | 2:24 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h28 | 2:52 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70810 | 2:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 3:06 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01153 | 2:56 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 3:27 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70812 | 3:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h31 | 3:31 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01186 | 3:23 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0h28 | 3:51 PM Derby station (DBY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Derby
Trains from Sheffield to Derby run on average 9 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Sheffield to Derby trainsEast Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Derby from $4 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Sheffield to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sheffield to Derby
Most Sheffield to Derby trains use the Sheffield to Derby station pair, with some services arriving at Peartree. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Derby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sheffield station do trains to Derby leave from?
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall train station facilities and services
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Woodhouse from Sheffield city centre
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse train station facilities and services
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Derby station do trains from Sheffield arrive at?
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Spondon from Derby city centre
Spondon is 4 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Spondon train station facilities and services
Spondon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Spondon.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Spondon: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Spondon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Peartree from Derby city centre
Peartree is 2 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Peartree train station facilities and services
Peartree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Peartree.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Peartree: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Peartree: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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