The cheapest and fastest coaches from Durham to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Durham to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Sheffield will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 4 buses that leave Durham for Sheffield every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 155 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 20 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.








Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Durham to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Durham to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. 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 coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 155 km
Compare bus with
Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Durham to Sheffield bus times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Sheffield coaches for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:10 Durham | 2h50 | 13:00 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:55 Durham | 2h25 | 15:20 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:15 Durham | 2h55 | 17:10 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
![]() | 01:20 Durham | 2h40 | 04:00 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Durham to Sheffield by coach or train
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
26 Nov
27 Nov
28 Nov
29 Nov
30 Nov
01 Dec
02 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Durham to Sheffield
Buses from Durham to Sheffield run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 155 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 155 km |
Average bus duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus from Durham to SheffieldYou can travel by bus between Durham to Sheffield with Megabus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Megabus
FAQs: Durham to Sheffield coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Sheffield 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 Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Durham to Sheffield, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Sheffield
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Costa Coffee (in the station)
- Upper Crust (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 1, 7, 8, 24, 25 Train: Sheffield Station
Most popular bus connections from Durham
More options for your journey from Durham to Sheffield
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

