How much does a train ticket from Doncaster to Sheffield cost?

The average train ticket price from Doncaster to Sheffield is $6. The best way to find train tickets from Doncaster to Sheffield is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Doncaster to Sheffield?

A train trip between Doncaster and Sheffield is around 32m, although the fastest train will take about 21m. This is the time it takes to travel the 17 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Doncaster and Sheffield?

The number of trains from Doncaster to Sheffield can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 20. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Doncaster to Sheffield by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Doncaster to Sheffield?

When taking the train from Doncaster to Sheffield, you can travel comfortably and safely with Northern, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry.

Train Doncaster to Sheffield from $4

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Doncaster to Sheffield on September 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:42pm	Conisbrough	32m	5:14pm	Sheffield	No tags
5:43pm	Conisbrough	31m	6:14pm	Sheffield	No tags
6:42pm	Conisbrough	32m	7:14pm	Sheffield	No tags
7:43pm	Conisbrough	31m	8:14pm	Sheffield	No tags
8:42pm	Conisbrough	37m	9:19pm	Sheffield	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Doncaster to Sheffield.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $12	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$5 - $19	Average Duration32m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Doncaster to Sheffield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Sheffield. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest ticket

1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Doncaster to Sheffield: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$6

Average train trip duration32m

Number of daily trains20

Earliest train departure7:20am

Distance17 miles (27 km)

Latest train departure11:49pm

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.2

Transpennine Express

3.5/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

CrossCountry

4.5/542 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4

Wifi4.1

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway

Doncaster to Sheffield Train

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

Best price found

09/20

$4

09/21

$4

Today

$4

09/23

$4

09/24

$4

09/25

$4

09/26

$4

09/27

$4

The cheapest trip from Doncaster to Sheffield was searched and found on Sep 20, 2025 with a price of $4

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

You can expect to pay from $4 to $16 for a train ticket from Doncaster to Sheffield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-09-24.

Usually 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.

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Train Travel Tips

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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 Doncaster and Sheffield, 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 Doncaster to Sheffield, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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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