How to travel from Darlington to Sheffield

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Compare train and bus for Darlington to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 78 miles (127 km)

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€27

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1h 59m

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from Darlington to Sheffield

How to get from Darlington to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Darlington to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
01:25PM3h45
Darlington
05:10PMSheffield
$331One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
01:25PM3h45
Darlington
05:10PMSheffield
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
01:25PM3h45
Darlington
05:10PMSheffield
$331One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
01:15PM3h50
Darlington
05:05PMSheffield
$361One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Darlington to Sheffield

Travel to Sheffield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Darlington to Sheffield.

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There are 2 options to travel between Darlington and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Darlington to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Sheffield:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Sheffield costing on average $30 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Darlington to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Darlington to Sheffield is approximately 78 miles (127 km).
The average frequency per day from Darlington to Sheffield is:
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Darlington to Sheffield:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Darlington to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Sheffield by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Sheffield by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Darlington to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Darlington to Sheffield often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sheffield and these popular destinations at a great price.

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