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 €4.

Distance: 31 miles (51 km)

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€8

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€13

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1h 3m

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33m

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30m

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1h 46m

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1h 16m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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from Derby to Sheffield

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

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bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
03:35AM1h20
Derby, Bus Station
04:55AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:35AM1h20
Derby, Bus Station
04:55AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National ExpressNX466
03:20AM1h05
Derby, Bus Station
04:25AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$221One-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 $6 (€4).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 30m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 5m.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Sheffield:
  • 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).
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 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Derby to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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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