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Cheap train tickets from Derby to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for 16 Jan

Cheapest

£4

Average

£4

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

W21482

00:080h42

Derby station (DBY)

00:50Sheffield station (SHF)

£41One-way

0 changes

Derby to Sheffield train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 16 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes	Tickets
East Midlands Railway W21482 East Midlands RailwayW21482	00:08 Derby station (DBY)	0h42	00:50 Sheffield station (SHF)	0 changesDirect
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Train times from Derby to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for 16 Jan

Fastest Journey

42 m

Average

42 m

Trains per day

Distance

51 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Sheffield every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

W21482

00:080h42

Derby station (DBY)

00:50Sheffield station (SHF)

£41One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Derby to Sheffield

Trains from Derby to Sheffield run on average 8 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

51 km

Average train duration

35m

Cheapest ticket price

£3

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

29m

First train

00:09

Last train

23:52

Price information

Train providers: East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3) trains Derby to Sheffield

Travel between Derby and Sheffield from £3 with Omio’s train partners East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3)! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Derby to Sheffield train information with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 30 min
Cheapest Price: £3

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys to Sheffield from Derby. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

FAQs: Derby to Sheffield train

FAQs: Travel by train from Derby to Sheffield 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 Derby to Sheffield.

Cheap train tickets from Derby to Sheffield can start from as little as £3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Derby to Sheffield is £7; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Derby to Sheffield train travel time is 29 min for the 32 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Derby to Sheffield leaves at 00: 09. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Derby to Sheffield leaves at 23: 42.

Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from Derby to Sheffield with east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Sheffield. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Derby to Sheffield.

For the best Derby to Sheffield train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Derby to Sheffield to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 42.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Derby, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Sheffield, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Sheffield from Derby is worth doing with a journey time of 29 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Derby to Sheffield is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Derby to Sheffield including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Sheffield

Derby

Sheffield

The major train station for departures in Derby is Derby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Derby for your trip from Derby to Sheffield.

Derby

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Address

Derby station, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU

Phone Number

+44 3457125678

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00

Distance to city center

1 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Dining

Shalimar Gold
Station Fish Bar
Pepitos
Anoki

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel