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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 $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 $32, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Sheffield costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
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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.
2:25 PM3h35Darlington6:00 PMSheffield$341One-way0 transfers
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2:25 PM3h35Darlington6:00 PMSheffield$341One-way0 transfers
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2:25 PM3h35Darlington6:00 PMSheffield$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Sheffield:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Sheffield costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Sheffield by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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