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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Sheffield to Darlington:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Darlington costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
The journey is about 13m faster (1h 31m by train vs 1h 44m by car) and roughly $17 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€15) vs $36 (€29)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Darlington:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Darlington costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Darlington as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Darlington by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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