How to travel from Sheffield to Derby, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Derby is around 60km (37 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 45min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sheffield to Derby by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Derby.

  • Duration48min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

+ 2 others
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Derby.

  • Duration45min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Sheffield City Taxis

+ 4 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Derby.

  • Duration45min
  • Distance64km (40 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Derby

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Derby by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 48min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 45min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Sheffield and Derby is around 60km (37 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 51km (32 miles)

It takes around 48min to get from Sheffield and Derby by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 45min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Derby is to take a taxi which takes around 45min and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Derby. It typically takes around 48min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 48min.

East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Sheffield and Derby. Trains depart hourly and will take around 48min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sheffield and Derby. We recommend that you take a taxi to Derby. instead which will take 45min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Derby. instead which will take 48min.

The closest major airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Derby. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Sheffield and Derby. The distance is around 64km (40 miles) by road and it will take around 45min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 48min and will usually cost around £19 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Derby

Transport options from Sheffield to Derby
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
48min
£19($23)
hourly60km (37 miles)
Taxi
45min
£100($120)
on demand64km (40 miles)
Drive
45min
£8($9)
on demand64km (40 miles)

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Airports near Derby

The following major airports near Derby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Derby
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Derby
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Derby