Train from Darlington to Sheffield: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Darlington to Sheffield on 27 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
CrossCountryTrain
Darlington
SheffieldCheapest
CrossCountryTrain
Darlington
SheffieldFastest
CrossCountryTrain
Darlington
SheffieldNo tags
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Darlington
SheffieldNo tags
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Darlington
SheffieldNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Darlington to Sheffield

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Sheffield. The journey takes about 1 hour 29 minutes and with fares starting at just R 419, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
1h 29mAverage duration
128 kmDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 289 - R 1 285Average duration2h 45m
3kg CO₂e
Average priceR 419 - R 2 529Average duration1h 29m
3kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 281 - R 281Average duration1h 50m
5kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darlington to Sheffield by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Darlington to Sheffield?

    The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Sheffield start from R 419. The average price for this train route is around R 1 663. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Darlington to Sheffield?

    The average train journey time from Darlington to Sheffield is 1h 29m, covering a distance of 128 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 14m and is operated by CrossCountry.

  3. Which train operators serve the Darlington to Sheffield route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to Sheffield?

    The earliest train from Darlington to Sheffield departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 19:11.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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R 452
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R 456
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R 523
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R 455
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Darlington to Sheffield was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 452

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

You can expect to pay from R 452 to R 2 417 for a train ticket from Darlington to Sheffield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 455, which is on 2026-01-27.

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