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!
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.
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)2h 6m08:42 AMDurhamCentral Station10:48 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 8:42:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 10:48:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 6m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)2h 1m09:47 AMDurhamCentral Station11:48 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 9:47:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 11:48:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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CrossCountry1h 36m08:48 AMDurhamCentral Station10:24 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 8:48:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 10:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 36m
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CrossCountry2h 0m09:53 AMDurhamCentral Station11:53 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 9:53:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 11:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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TransPennine Express2h 22m05:20 AMDurhamCentral Station7:42 AMSheffieldDarnall Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 5:20:00 AM to Darnall Train Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 7:42:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 22m
Cheapest Trains Monday
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)2h 10m05:41 AMDurhamCentral Station7:51 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 5:41:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)2h 6m05:41 AMDurhamCentral Station7:47 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 5:41:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:47:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 6m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)2h 16m04:55 AMDurhamCentral Station7:11 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 4:55:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
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TransPennine Express2h 31m05:51 AMDurhamCentral Station8:22 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 5:51:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 8:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 31m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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megabus2h 25m01:55 PMDurhamUniversity Palatine Centre4:20 PMSheffieldMeadowhall Interchange0EconomyA Bus from megabus goes from University Palatine Centre, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 1:55:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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megabus2h 25m01:55 PMDurhamUniversity Palatine Centre4:20 PMSheffieldMeadowhall Interchange0EconomyA Bus from megabus goes from University Palatine Centre, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 1:55:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 19m05:41 AMDurhamCentral Station9:00 AMSheffieldKiveton Park Train Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 5:41:00 AM to Kiveton Park Train Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 3m04:55 AMDurhamCentral Station7:58 AMSheffieldKiveton Park Train Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 4:55:00 AM to Kiveton Park Train Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)2h 45m04:55 AMDurhamCentral Station7:40 AMSheffieldKiveton Park Train Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 4:55:00 AM to Kiveton Park Train Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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TransPennine Express3h 20m04:38 AMDurhamCentral Station7:58 AMSheffieldKiveton Park Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 4:38:00 AM to Kiveton Park Train Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 20m09:38 AMDurhamCentral Station12:58 PMSheffieldKiveton Park Train Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 9:38:00 AM to Kiveton Park Train Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 12:58:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)2h 13m09:38 AMDurhamCentral Station11:51 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 9:38:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 11:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 13m
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CrossCountry2h 6m08:48 AMDurhamCentral Station10:54 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 8:48:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 10:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 6m
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CrossCountry2h 1m010:53 AMDurhamCentral Station12:54 PMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 10:53:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 12:54:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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TransPennine Express2h 56m08:15 AMDurhamCentral Station11:11 AMSheffieldKiveton Park Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 8:15:00 AM to Kiveton Park Train Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 11:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 56m
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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.
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CrossCountry1h 36m08:48 AMDurhamCentral Station10:24 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 8:48:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 10:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 36m
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CrossCountry2h 0m09:53 AMDurhamCentral Station11:53 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 9:53:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 11:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)2h 1m09:47 AMDurhamCentral Station11:48 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 9:47:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 11:48:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)2h 6m08:42 AMDurhamCentral Station10:48 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 8:42:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 10:48:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 6m
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TransPennine Express2h 22m05:20 AMDurhamCentral Station7:42 AMSheffieldDarnall Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 5:20:00 AM to Darnall Train Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 7:42:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 22m
Fastest Trains Monday
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)2h 6m05:41 AMDurhamCentral Station7:47 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 5:41:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:47:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 6m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)2h 10m05:41 AMDurhamCentral Station7:51 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 5:41:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)2h 16m04:55 AMDurhamCentral Station7:11 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 4:55:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
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TransPennine Express2h 31m05:51 AMDurhamCentral Station8:22 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 5:51:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 8:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 31m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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megabus2h 25m01:55 PMDurhamUniversity Palatine Centre4:20 PMSheffieldMeadowhall Interchange0EconomyA Bus from megabus goes from University Palatine Centre, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 1:55:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Fastest Buses Friday
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megabus2h 25m01:55 PMDurhamUniversity Palatine Centre4:20 PMSheffieldMeadowhall Interchange0EconomyA Bus from megabus goes from University Palatine Centre, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 1:55:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)2h 45m04:55 AMDurhamCentral Station7:40 AMSheffieldKiveton Park Train Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 4:55:00 AM to Kiveton Park Train Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 3m04:55 AMDurhamCentral Station7:58 AMSheffieldKiveton Park Train Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 4:55:00 AM to Kiveton Park Train Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 19m05:41 AMDurhamCentral Station9:00 AMSheffieldKiveton Park Train Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 5:41:00 AM to Kiveton Park Train Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
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TransPennine Express3h 20m04:38 AMDurhamCentral Station7:58 AMSheffieldKiveton Park Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 4:38:00 AM to Kiveton Park Train Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Fastest Buses Saturday
Fastest Trains Saturday
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CrossCountry2h 1m010:53 AMDurhamCentral Station12:54 PMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 10:53:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 12:54:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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CrossCountry2h 6m08:48 AMDurhamCentral Station10:54 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 8:48:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 10:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 6m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)2h 13m09:38 AMDurhamCentral Station11:51 AMSheffieldCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 9:38:00 AM to Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 11:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 13m
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TransPennine Express2h 56m08:15 AMDurhamCentral Station11:11 AMSheffieldKiveton Park Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 8:15:00 AM to Kiveton Park Train Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 11:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 56m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 20m09:38 AMDurhamCentral Station12:58 PMSheffieldKiveton Park Train Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2025 9:38:00 AM to Kiveton Park Train Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 12:58:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Fastest Trains Sunday
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!
- Trips to Durham
- Aberdeen to Durham
- Birmingham to Durham
- Blackpool to Durham
- Bristol to Durham
- Edinburgh to Durham
- Glasgow to Durham
- Leeds to Durham
- Leicester to Durham
- London Heathrow Airport to Durham
- London to Durham
- Loughborough to Durham
- Manchester to Durham
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham
- Northampton to Durham
- Nottingham to Durham
- Paisley to Durham
- Stockton-on-Tees to Durham
- Trips to Sheffield
- Alnwick to Sheffield
- Birmingham to Sheffield
- Bristol to Sheffield
- Cardiff to Sheffield
- Coventry to Sheffield
- Darlington to Sheffield
- Dundee to Sheffield
- Edinburgh to Sheffield
- Glasgow to Sheffield
- Huddersfield to Sheffield
- Leeds to Sheffield
- Leicester to Sheffield
- Liverpool to Sheffield
- London to Sheffield
- Luton to Sheffield
- Manchester to Sheffield
- Milton Keynes to Sheffield
- Nottingham to Sheffield
- Oxford to Sheffield
- Southampton to Sheffield
- Stockport to Sheffield
- Sunderland to Sheffield
- Swansea to Sheffield
- Torquay to Sheffield