Trains tickets from Derby to Sheffield

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TodayMay 11
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Sheffield
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Sheffield
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Sheffield
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Sheffield
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Sheffield
    Destination location: Sheffield
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Derby to Sheffield.

Bus
Average Price$8 - $17Average Duration1h 5m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$6 - $67Average Duration32m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$5 - $7Average Duration50m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Derby to Sheffield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Sheffield. The journey takes about 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
32mAverage Duration
$6Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Derby to Sheffield: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$16
Average train trip duration32m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure6:55am
Distance32 miles (51 km)
Latest train departure11:43pm

Derby to Sheffield Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/09
$11
05/10
$11
Today
$7
05/12
$10
05/13
$11
05/14
$10
05/15
$11
05/16
$11
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Derby to Sheffield was searched and found on May 11, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Derby to Sheffield, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $63 for a train ticket from Derby to Sheffield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-05-12.

Usually RDG_CROSSCOUNTRY will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Derby to Sheffield is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Sheffield you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Derby and Sheffield, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Derby to Sheffield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Sheffield to Derby

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