How to get from Sheffield to Durham

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What is the best way to travel from Sheffield to Durham?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool to Durham from Sheffield. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
2h 29m
£14
£39
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What is the cheapest way to reach Durham from Sheffield?

You can reach Durham with just £14 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
from £18
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
from £33
Sunday
Monday
from £14
Tuesday

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 1m
    0
    05:54
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    08:55
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £18
  • Northern
    2h 47m
    0
    05:32
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    08:19
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £37
  • Northern
    2h 29m
    0
    06:57
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    09:26
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £39
  • Northern
    3h 4m
    0
    07:58
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    11:02
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £51

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Northern
    3h 36m
    0
    05:50
    Sheffield
    Darnall Train Station
    09:26
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £33
  • Northern
    2h 29m
    0
    06:57
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    09:26
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £33
  • Northern
    3h 25m
    0
    05:50
    Sheffield
    Darnall Train Station
    09:15
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £36
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 21m
    0
    05:54
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    09:15
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £88

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 1m
    0
    05:54
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    08:55
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £14
  • Northern
    2h 51m
    0
    05:28
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    08:19
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £37
  • Northern
    2h 29m
    0
    06:57
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    09:26
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £42
  • Northern
    3h 4m
    0
    07:58
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    11:02
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £44

What are the fastest trips from Sheffield to Durham?

You can get to Durham from Sheffield in just 2h 29m with a Train from Northern. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 2h 29m
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
from 2h 29m
Sunday
Monday
from 2h 29m
Tuesday

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Northern
    2h 29m
    0
    06:57
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    09:26
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £39
  • Northern
    2h 47m
    0
    05:32
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    08:19
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £37
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 1m
    0
    05:54
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    08:55
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £18
  • Northern
    3h 4m
    0
    07:58
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    11:02
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £51

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Northern
    2h 29m
    0
    06:57
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    09:26
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £33
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 21m
    0
    05:54
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    09:15
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £88
  • Northern
    3h 25m
    0
    05:50
    Sheffield
    Darnall Train Station
    09:15
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £36
  • Northern
    3h 36m
    0
    05:50
    Sheffield
    Darnall Train Station
    09:26
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £33

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Northern
    2h 29m
    0
    06:57
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    09:26
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £42
  • Northern
    2h 51m
    0
    05:28
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    08:19
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £37
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 1m
    0
    05:54
    Sheffield
    Central Station
    08:55
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £14
  • Northern
    3h 4m
    0
    07:58
    Sheffield
    Kiveton Park Train Station
    11:02
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £44
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Sheffield to Durham

What are the most popular stations in Sheffield and Durham?

In Sheffield, you will usually depart from Central Station, Coach Station or Woodhouse Station, while in Durham you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or Sutton Street, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Durham from Sheffield? With 4 connections between 4 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Sheffield and Durham, you can pay as low as £14 with a Train from TransPennine Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Northern: you will get to Durham in just 2h 29m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Sheffield and Durham are Northern and TransPennine Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Sheffield and Durham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Oughtibridge or to Langley Park, and look at flights from Doncaster Sheffield Airport, and landing at Durham Tees Valley Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Sheffield to Durham?

The most popular companies between Sheffield and Durham, are Northern and TransPennine Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: Northern and TransPennine Express

All you need to know when you travel from Sheffield to Durham

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Sheffield to Durham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Sheffield to Durham

How can I reach Durham from Sheffield?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Durham from Sheffield.

How far is Durham from Sheffield?

The distance between Sheffield and Durham is 155.9 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Sheffield and Durham?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 27 kgs, and a flight 38 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Sheffield to Durham?

You can get to Durham with just £14 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Sheffield to Durham?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Durham in just 2h 29m with a Train from Northern.

More routes to Sheffield and to Durham

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Sheffield and to Durham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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