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Kelham Island Museum
Leading industrial museum in a former power station, covering Sheffield steel, engineering and working life. Popular for its city-specific story and heritage displays.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Sheffield will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Sheffield without transferring at least once.
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NX170 · NX131
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NX170 · NX240
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NX170 · NX131Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Sheffield:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Sheffield costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:38AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:38AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:23AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:53AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:57AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 5h28 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:58AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h52 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:02AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:03AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:07AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:13AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h32 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:17AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h52 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:02AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:23AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:27AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:28AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h52 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:32AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:48AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h37 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:52AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:17PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h52 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:42PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:48PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:52PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:03PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h32 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:07PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:27PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h23 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:38PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 5h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:42PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 5h13 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Sheffield buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX541 · NX170 · NX195 | 1:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 5h10 | 6:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h30 | 1:35 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 5h20 | 1:35 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h00 | 2:50 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 4h50 | 2:50 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX240 | 3:30 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 4h30 | 8:00 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX240 | 3:35 AM Liverpool, University | 4h25 | 8:00 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX240 | 3:38 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 4h22 | 8:00 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Liverpool to Sheffield run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 62 miles (100 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 62 miles (100 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 24 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Sheffield — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sheffield trip today.
Leading industrial museum in a former power station, covering Sheffield steel, engineering and working life. Popular for its city-specific story and heritage displays.
City centre gallery with Sheffield metalwork, craft, design and changing art exhibitions. A strong first stop for understanding the city’s industrial and artistic identity.
Family-friendly museum on Sheffield history, archaeology, natural sciences and art. Well curated and useful for visitors wanting a broad introduction to the city.
Central public square with fountains, lawns and major civic buildings around it. A defining city-centre gathering place and one of Sheffield’s most visited spaces.
Large urban glasshouse next to the Millennium Gallery, filled with temperate plants and linked to the main civic quarter. One of Sheffield’s signature attractions.
Former industrial district turned fashionable neighbourhood with heritage sites, canalside walks, street art and a strong independent creative scene.
A spicy, tangy Sheffield condiment used on pies, chips, stews, and sandwiches. It is one of the city's best-known food icons.
A classic Yorkshire baked batter pudding, traditionally served with roast beef and gravy. Widely associated with Sheffield and the wider county.
A traditional Sunday roast of beef, gravy, vegetables, and Yorkshire pudding. It is a staple comfort meal across Sheffield pubs and homes.
Well-known modern British restaurant with a tasting-menu focus, noted for creative seasonal cooking and a stylish contemporary setting.
Established Kelham Island gastropub known for polished British cooking, Sunday roasts, and a relaxed but refined atmosphere.
Central Sheffield restaurant serving modern British dishes with local produce in an elegant, accessible setting.
Generally cheaper than London. Dining and transport are reasonable, but central hotels and upscale restaurants cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up taxis. Tipping is optional in pubs and cafes.
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Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) -> Sheffield Station
Buses from Liverpool to Sheffield are a comfortable and cost-effective way of traveling between these two cities. All routes require connections and there around three dozen departures a day with the same schedule in place seven days a week. Journey times are between four and a half hours and seven and a half hours with departures from Liverpool One Bus Station on Canning Street and pickups from Liverpool Botanic Gardens and Liverpool University. Arrivals are at the Sheffield Interchange bus Station.
Buses to Sheffield from Liverpool are operated by National Express Coaches, a large transport company with headquarters in Birmingham that operates routes across the United Kingdom and Europe. Its fleet is modern with comfortable seating and onboard services that include WiFi, toilets, air conditioning or heating and baggage space.
All buses from Liverpool to Sheffield involve one or two connections and have journey times of between four and a half hours and seven and a half hours depending on the route taken and the transfer waiting times. Connections are made at Manchester or Leeds or both.
There are at least three dozen buses from Liverpool to Sheffield every day of the week. Departures start in the early hours of the morning and continue until late evening.
Departure bus station: All buses to Sheffield from Liverpool start their journey at Liverpool One Bus Station in Canning Street before going on to make pickups at Liverpool Botanic Gardens and Liverpool University. Liverpool One Bus Station is adjacent to the Liverpool One Shopping Complex in the centre of the city and just a few minutes' walk from the train station. Passengers have access to the shops, restaurants and services of the shopping centre while toilets, cabs and waiting areas are available at the bus station.
Arrival bus station: Buses from Liverpool complete their journey at the Sheffield Interchange bus Station, which is conveniently located for the town centre. It is part of a city transport network of local and intercity trains, local and long-distance buses and trams. Facilities at the bus station include car parking, cab ranks, waiting areas, WiFi, toilets, shops and a cafe.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Sheffield by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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