Sheffield to Derby by train
Derby lies 51 km (32 mi) south of Sheffield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 29 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 62 km (39 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sheffield | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 556,500 | 270,468 |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Derby Nottingham Road railway station, Derby Friargate railway station, Sinfin North railway station |
| Postal codes | S1–S99 | DE1 |
Where to book trains from Sheffield to Derby
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Staying in Derby
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Common questions
How far is Derby from Sheffield?
51 km (32 mi) in a straight line, south of Sheffield; by road roughly 62 km (39 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sheffield to Derby by train?
About 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sheffield and Derby?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.