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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 €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€38 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Sheffield to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Darlington is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

You can get to Darlington from Sheffield 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Darlington from Sheffield is by taking a train, which costs on average $15 (€13).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Sheffield to Darlington:
A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $25 (€22) from Sheffield to Darlington.
The fastest way to get to Darlington from Sheffield is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 36 min.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2 h 10 min.
The Sheffield to Darlington distance is around 79 miles (127 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Darlington is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Darlington as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sheffield to Darlington:
- Trains mostly leave from Sheffield and tend to arrive in Darlington.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Sheffield to Darlington:
- You can travel between Sheffield and Darlington by bus with Megabus or National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $25 (€22) with Megabus from Sheffield to Darlington.
- You can travel by train to Darlington from Sheffield with CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country or first_transpennine_express, and you can find LNER Sheffield to Darlington tickets for $15 (€13) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Sheffield to Darlington with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Darlington with with 2 direct buses per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Darlington with Cross Country with 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Darlington tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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