How to travel from Derby to Sheffield

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Compare train and bus for Derby to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Sheffield 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 33m. 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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$10

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$15

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$13

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1h 3m

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33m

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1h 42m

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1h 12m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Sheffield is a train with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Sheffield costing on average $15 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 33m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Derby and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Derby to Sheffield among Omio's users.

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from Derby to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • East Midlands RailwayC04182
    10:11 PM0h30
    Derby station (DBY)
    10:41 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • East Midlands RailwayC04182
    10:11 PM0h30
    Derby station (DBY)
    10:41 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00733
    9:00 PM0h28
    Derby station (DBY)
    9:28 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayC04184
    10:30 PM0h30
    Derby station (DBY)
    11:00 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayW71013
    9:13 PM0h32
    Derby station (DBY)
    9:45 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayW70956
    10:32 AM0h33
    Derby station (DBY)
    11:05 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX466
    4:05 AM1h10
    Derby, Bus Station
    5:15 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Derby 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 Derby to Sheffield.

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There are 2 options to travel between Derby and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Sheffield is a train with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Sheffield costing on average $15 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 33m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 12m.

The distance from Derby to Sheffield is approximately 31 miles (51 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Sheffield is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby 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 Derby to Sheffield:
  • Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
  • Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Sheffield by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Sheffield by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Derby to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
  • 8 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Derby 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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