The average train between York and Dronfield takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Dronfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between York and Dronfield. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Dronfield at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Dronfield. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Dronfield station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
York to Dronfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Dronfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your York to Dronfield train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between York and Dronfield is 77.3 km. The road distance is 92 km.
Cross Country operates a train from York to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 45 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 3 times a day.