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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 prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$43 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to Darlington
Travel to Darlington 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 Sheffield to Darlington.

This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Darlington:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield to Darlington costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 6 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, LNER, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Darlington by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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