How to get from Sheffield to Derby
- 55 km as the crow flies
- 18 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Sheffield to Derby. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 55 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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55 km
Sheffield to Derby: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Sheffield → Derbybus
FlixBus·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Sheffield to Derby
FlixBus runs 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:40 and the last at 18:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 00:40 | 18:55 |
All departures
- 00:40
- 01:40
- 02:40
- 08:35
- 09:10
- 09:35
- 10:10
- 10:35
- 11:10
- 16:55
- 17:55
- 18:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
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Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Sheffield to Derby works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Sheffield to Derby, about 1h. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
Sheffield to Derby: common questions
How long does it take to get from Sheffield to Derby?
The most useful route takes about 1h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Sheffield to Derby?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:40 and the last at 18:55, from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Sheffield to Derby?
18 a day with FlixBus, between 00:40 and 18:55.
Which station does the bus from Sheffield to Derby leave from?
Sheffield Interchange - City Centre with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Derby from Sheffield?
About 55 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Sheffield to Derby cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €6. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Sheffield to Derby?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Derby?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026