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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Dronfield
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£2
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
9 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
10 m
Trains on 15 Sept
2
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Dronfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Dronfield will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 2 trains from Sheffield to Dronfield, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 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.
14:060h10Sheffield14:16Dronfield£21One-way0 changes- 20:070h09Sheffield20:16Dronfield£31One-way0 changes
- 20:070h09Sheffield20:16Dronfield£31One-way0 changes
- 14:060h10Sheffield14:16Dronfield£21One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield to Dronfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Dronfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, while a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 9 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Dronfield:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Sheffield to Dronfield costing on average £4.
Other travel options to Dronfield take longer:
Coach takes on average 32m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (10m by train vs 22m by car). Tickets start at around £3 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Sheffield to Dronfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Dronfield trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:06 Sheffield | 0h10 | 14:16 Dronfield | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Sheffield to Dronfield by train or coach
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Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Sheffield to Dronfield.
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Why book with Omio over Trip, Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Sheffield to Dronfield.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Sheffield to Dronfield.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Dronfield
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Trains from Sheffield to Dronfield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 10m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited from Sheffield to Dronfield trainsNorthern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Sheffield and Dronfield from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to Dronfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Dronfield by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dronfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Dronfield
Most Sheffield to Dronfield trains use the Sheffield to Dronfield station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Dronfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sheffield station do trains to Dronfield leave from?
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall train station facilities and services
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, 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 ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Dronfield station do trains from Sheffield arrive at?
Getting to Dronfield from Dronfield city centre
Dronfield train station facilities and services
Dronfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dronfield.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dronfield: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Dronfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dronfield: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. However no problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via road and down ramp, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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