What is the distance between Sheffield and Durham?

About 97 miles (156 km) separate Sheffield and Durham.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sheffield to Durham?

If you're headed to Durham from Sheffield, chances are that your bus will leave from Meadowhall Interchange and arrive at Durham Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Beamish - the North of England Open Air Museum, The Bowes Museum, Hall Hill Farm, Durham Heritage Centre and Crook Hall.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Sheffield to Durham on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:05pm	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	2h 25m	3:30pm	Durham University	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sheffield to Durham on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:05pm	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	2h 25m	3:30pm	Durham University	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 2:03 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Sheffield to Durham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

1h 55mAverage Duration

97 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $61	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $189	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $18	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sheffield and Durham?

Stops in Sheffield

A
Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Road (Interchange), Sheffield S9
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B
Sheffield Coach Station Interchange
37104 Pond St, Sheffield S1, UK
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C
Sheffield Bus Stop
Alsing Rd, Sheffield S9 1EQ, UK
D
Brown St
Persistence Works, 21 Brown St, Sheffield S1 2BS, UK

Stops in Durham

A
Durham Bus Station
28 North Road, Durham DH1 4SG, UK
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Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4276 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $30

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sheffield to Durham by bus

What is the distance between Sheffield and Durham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sheffield to Durham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

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Best price found

11/23

$43

11/24

$36

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$38

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$35

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$27

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$27

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$26

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The cheapest trip from Sheffield to Durham was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $43 for a bus ticket from Sheffield to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-29.