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Weston Park Museum
Major museum with art, archaeology, social history, and metalwork collections, offering one of the best introductions to Sheffield’s story.
Cheapest price on Oct 29
$14
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$18
Fastest journey on Oct 29
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
1 h 57 m
Buses on Oct 29
8
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Sheffield will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 8 buses from Birmingham to Sheffield, including 8 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Buses from Birmingham to Sheffield run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 1h 45m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Birmingham to Sheffield.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Sheffield buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX131 | 11:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h55 | 12:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 2:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 4:10 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 5:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h15 | 7:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 8:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 10:20 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX180 | 10:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 1:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 6:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h55 | 8:40 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h55 | 11:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Sheffield with National Express and FlixBus. Overnight buses available on this route with National Express and FlixBus. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Major museum with art, archaeology, social history, and metalwork collections, offering one of the best introductions to Sheffield’s story.
Industrial museum on an island in the River Don, exploring steelmaking, power, and local trades in Sheffield’s famous manufacturing quarter.
Contemporary art gallery with changing exhibitions by international and regional artists, set in a striking modern building near the station.
Revived industrial neighborhood packed with heritage buildings, canalside walks, creative businesses, and one of Sheffield’s most popular urban scenes.
Large botanical garden with themed planting, glass pavilions, and peaceful paths, ideal for relaxing near the city’s southwest suburbs.
Popular hilltop park and viewpoint offering expansive city panoramas, woodland paths, gardens, and a classic place to watch the sunset.
Henderson's Relish is Sheffield's iconic spicy condiment, made in the city since 1885 and splashed on pies, stews, chips, and sandwiches.
Pork sandwiches are a South Yorkshire staple: sliced roast pork in a bread cake, often with stuffing, apple sauce, and crackling.
A bread cake filled with chips is a beloved northern comfort food, cheap and filling, and widely eaten in Sheffield chip shops.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant city-centre dining room. One of Sheffield's best-known fine dining restaurants.
Historic pub famed for traditional British food and a strong cask ale selection. Atmospheric and popular with locals and visitors.
Kelham Island favourite serving modern British comfort food and quality drinks in a stylish but relaxed setting.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while buses, cafes, and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) -> Sheffield Station
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Most Birmingham to Sheffield buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Sheffield bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside
Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.
Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There is a café inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
Available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange): Station is wheelchair accessible.
Check bus stations information for Birmingham and Sheffield, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.