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National Railway Museum
A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
Cheapest price on 01 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
1 h 55 m
Buses on 01 Sept
1
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dronfield to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dronfield to York will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Tue 01 Sept, we found 1 buses from Dronfield to York, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dronfield to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 77 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Dronfield to York coaches for today, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:57 Dronfield | 2h33 | 21:30 York | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:33 Dronfield | 2h57 | 0:30 York | 2 changes | |
![]() | 22:33 Dronfield | 6h57 | 5:30 York | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 1 September | |||||
![]() | 11:00 Dronfield | 1h55 | 12:55 York | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Dronfield to York run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:00, the last at 22:12. The fastest coach covers the 77 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 77 km |
Average bus duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 4:00 |
Last bus 22:12 |
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York Railway Station -> York City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dronfield to York by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dronfield to York buses use the Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) to York, Station Rd station pair, with some services arriving at York, Rail Station. Use this guide to compare Dronfield and York bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Sheffield, Chesterfield Road South / Bochum Parkway is 2 km from Dronfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Sheffield, Chesterfield Road South / Bochum Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Sheffield, Chesterfield Road South / Bochum Parkway. ATMs are available at Sheffield, Chesterfield Road South / Bochum Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield, Chesterfield Road South / Bochum Parkway.
Available at Sheffield, Chesterfield Road South / Bochum Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield, Chesterfield Road South / Bochum Parkway: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
York, Station Rd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at York, Station Rd. ATMs are available at York, Station Rd.
Ticket office support is available at York, Station Rd.
Available at York, Station Rd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Station Rd: Accessible with ramps for wheelchairs.
York, Rail Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at York, Rail Station. ATMs are available at York, Rail Station.
Ticket office support is available at York, Rail Station.
Available at York, Rail Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Rail Station: Standard accessibility features available.
York, Train Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Available in waiting areas. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at York, Train Station.
Available at York, Train Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Train Station: Wheelchair accessible entrances and exits.
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