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Compare 3 ways to go from Sheffield to Derby.

Bus
Average Price$8 - $18Average Duration1h 10m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$7 - $67Average Duration30m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $8Average Duration1h
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Sheffield to Derby

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day
30mAverage Duration
$7Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Sheffield to Derby: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$20
Average train trip duration30m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure6:56am
Distance32 miles (51 km)
Latest train departure7:00pm

Sheffield to Derby Train

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Sheffield - Derby

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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05/17
$10
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05/19
$8
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sheffield to Derby was searched and found on May 19, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $57 for a train ticket from Sheffield to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-05-19.

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

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Sheffield to Derby, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Derby to Sheffield

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