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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 €4.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Derby to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Sheffield:
A train is $0.08 (€0.06) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Sheffield costing on average $6 (€4).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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