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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Sheffield
How to get from Derby to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Sheffield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C0418210:11 PM0h30Derby station (DBY)10:41 PMSheffield station (SHF)$121One-way0 transfers
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C0418210:11 PM0h30Derby station (DBY)10:41 PMSheffield station (SHF)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G007339:00 PM0h28Derby station (DBY)9:28 PMSheffield station (SHF)$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
C0418410:30 PM0h30Derby station (DBY)11:00 PMSheffield station (SHF)$121One-way0 transfers
W710139:13 PM0h32Derby station (DBY)9:45 PMSheffield station (SHF)$121One-way0 transfers
W7095610:32 AM0h33Derby station (DBY)11:05 AMSheffield station (SHF)$121One-way0 transfers
NX4664:05 AM1h10Derby, Bus Station5:15 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$201One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- 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.
- 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.
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