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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m 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 |
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 bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Sheffield costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (32m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $13 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
C041958:16 AM0h31Derby station (DBY)8:47 AMSheffield station (SHF)$71One-way0 transfers
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C041958:16 AM0h31Derby station (DBY)8:47 AMSheffield station (SHF)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C041958:16 AM0h31Derby station (DBY)8:47 AMSheffield station (SHF)$71One-way0 transfers
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C041947:16 AM0h31Derby station (DBY)7:47 AMSheffield station (SHF)$71One-way0 transfers
C2181610:52 AM0h33Derby station (DBY)11:25 AMSheffield station (SHF)$71One-way0 transfers
C043988:57 AM0h38Derby station (DBY)9:35 AMSheffield station (SHF)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:35 AM1h20Derby, Bus Station4:55 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:10 AM1h05Derby, Bus Station12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM1h05Derby, Bus Station8:35 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Sheffield:
A train is $0.99 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Sheffield costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Sheffield by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway.
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