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Compare bus and train for Durham to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Durham to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Durham 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 Durham to Sheffield:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Sheffield costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham and Sheffield as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham station (DHM) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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