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What is the best way to travel from Durham to Sheffield?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains and Buses for the journey to Sheffield from Durham. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 25m
$27
$27
1
Train
1h 36m
$33
$71
18

What is the cheapest way to reach Sheffield from Durham?

You can get to Sheffield with just $27 by taking a Bus from megabus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Monday
from $54
Tuesday
from $68
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from $27
Saturday
from $27
Sunday
from $34

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    2h 6m
    0
    8:42 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    10:48 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $54
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    2h 1m
    0
    9:47 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    11:48 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $59
  • CrossCountry
    1h 36m
    0
    8:48 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    10:24 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $60
  • CrossCountry
    2h 0m
    0
    9:53 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    11:53 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $66
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 22m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    7:42 AM
    Sheffield
    Darnall Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $122

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    2h 10m
    0
    5:41 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    7:51 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $68
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    2h 6m
    0
    5:41 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    7:47 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $75
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    2h 16m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    7:11 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $122
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 31m
    0
    5:51 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    8:22 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $123

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • megabus
    2h 25m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Durham
    University Palatine Centre
    4:20 PM
    Sheffield
    Meadowhall Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $27

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • megabus
    2h 25m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Durham
    University Palatine Centre
    4:20 PM
    Sheffield
    Meadowhall Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $27
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    3h 19m
    0
    5:41 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    9:00 AM
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $33
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    3h 3m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    7:58 AM
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $50
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    2h 45m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    7:40 AM
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $59
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 20m
    0
    4:38 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    7:58 AM
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $120

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    3h 20m
    0
    9:38 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    12:58 PM
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $34
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    2h 13m
    0
    9:38 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    11:51 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $34
  • CrossCountry
    2h 6m
    0
    8:48 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    10:54 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $36
  • CrossCountry
    2h 1m
    0
    10:53 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    12:54 PM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $47
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 56m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    11:11 AM
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $121

What are the fastest trips from Durham to Sheffield?

You can get to Sheffield from Durham in just 1h 36m with a Train from CrossCountry. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Monday
from 1h 36m
Tuesday
from 2h 6m
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from 2h 25m
Saturday
from 2h 25m
Sunday
from 2h 1m

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • CrossCountry
    1h 36m
    0
    8:48 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    10:24 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $60
  • CrossCountry
    2h 0m
    0
    9:53 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    11:53 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $66
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    2h 1m
    0
    9:47 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    11:48 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $59
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    2h 6m
    0
    8:42 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    10:48 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $54
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 22m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    7:42 AM
    Sheffield
    Darnall Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $122

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    2h 6m
    0
    5:41 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    7:47 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $75
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    2h 10m
    0
    5:41 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    7:51 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $68
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    2h 16m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    7:11 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $122
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 31m
    0
    5:51 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    8:22 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $123

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • megabus
    2h 25m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Durham
    University Palatine Centre
    4:20 PM
    Sheffield
    Meadowhall Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $27

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • megabus
    2h 25m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Durham
    University Palatine Centre
    4:20 PM
    Sheffield
    Meadowhall Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $27
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    2h 45m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    7:40 AM
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $59
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    3h 3m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    7:58 AM
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $50
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    3h 19m
    0
    5:41 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    9:00 AM
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $33
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 20m
    0
    4:38 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    7:58 AM
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $120

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • CrossCountry
    2h 1m
    0
    10:53 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    12:54 PM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $47
  • CrossCountry
    2h 6m
    0
    8:48 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    10:54 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $36
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    2h 13m
    0
    9:38 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    11:51 AM
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $34
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 56m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    11:11 AM
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $121
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    3h 20m
    0
    9:38 AM
    Durham
    Central Station
    12:58 PM
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $34
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Durham to Sheffield

What are the most popular stations in Durham and Sheffield?

In Durham, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station or Sutton Street, while in Sheffield you will be arriving at Central Station, Bus Station or Woodhouse Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Sheffield from Durham? With 4 connections between 4 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Durham and Sheffield, you can pay as low as $27 with a Bus from megabus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Sheffield in just 1h 36m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Durham and Sheffield are London North Eastern Railway (LNER), CrossCountry and TransPennine Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Durham and Sheffield is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Langley Park or to Oughtibridge, and look at flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport, and landing at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Durham to Sheffield?

The most popular companies between Durham and Sheffield, are London North Eastern Railway (LNER), CrossCountry and TransPennine Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: megabus

Train companies: London North Eastern Railway (LNER), CrossCountry and TransPennine Express

All you need to know when you travel from Durham to Sheffield

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Durham to Sheffield. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Durham to Sheffield

How can I reach Sheffield from Durham?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Sheffield from Durham.

How far is Sheffield from Durham?

The distance between Durham and Sheffield is 96.9 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Durham and Sheffield?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 27 kgs, and a flight 38 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Durham to Sheffield?

You can get to Sheffield with just $27 by taking a Bus from megabus.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Sheffield?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Sheffield in just 1h 36m with a Train from CrossCountry.

More routes to Durham and to Sheffield

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Durham and to Sheffield. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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