Trains tickets from Sheffield to Derby

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Tomorrow11 Aug
from US$11
Tue12 Aug
from US$11
Wed13 Aug
from US$11
Thu14 Aug
from US$11
Fri15 Aug
from US$11
Sat16 Aug
from US$13
Sun17 Aug
Mon18 Aug

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One passenger / one way

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

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Sheffield to Derby

Bus
Average priceUS$8 - US$25Average duration1h 20m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$7 - US$7Average duration1h 40m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Sheffield to Derby

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1h 20mAverage duration
US$8Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
08/08
US$10
09/08
US$10
Today
US$7
11/08
US$10
12/08
US$10
13/08
US$10
14/08
US$10
15/08
US$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sheffield to Derby was searched and found on 10 Aug 2025 with a price of US$7

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 US$7 to US$51 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 US$10, which is on 2025-08-11.

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 travelling 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.

Will you be returning to Sheffield by train?

Train from Derby to Sheffield

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