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Compare train and bus for Darlington to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Darlington to Sheffield:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Sheffield costing on average €48.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 28m by train vs 1h 49m by car). Tickets start at around €48 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Darlington to Sheffield
How to get from Darlington to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:25 PM3h35Darlington5:00 PMSheffield€271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:25 PM3h35Darlington5:00 PMSheffield€271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:25 PM3h35Darlington5:00 PMSheffield€271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:25 PM3h35Darlington6:00 PMSheffield€271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Sheffield:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Sheffield costing on average €48.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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