There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Sheffield by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
1h 35m£13–95Bus
- Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus megabus M20
2h 49m£15–21Drive 112.8 mi
- Drive from Durham to Sheffieldcar 112.8 mi
1h 58m£28–40Train via Huddersfield
- Take the train from Durham to Huddersfieldtrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Huddersfield to Sheffieldtrain Huddersfield - Sheffield / ...
3h 29m£27–93
Durham to Sheffield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Sheffield is to bus which costs £15 - £21 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Sheffield is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £13 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Durham University Palatine Centre and arriving at Waingate/CG19 via Meadowhall Interchange/A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Sheffield. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Durham and Sheffield is 117 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Sheffield without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £13 - £95.
The train from Durham to Sheffield takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.
Durham to Sheffield bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University Palatine Centre station.
Durham to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Durham to Sheffield is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £13 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £21 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Durham, England and Sheffield, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £13–95 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Train from Durham to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Durham to Huddersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Huddersfield to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Huddersfield to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Durham to Sheffield bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Durham to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Sheffield is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Durham to Sheffield.
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