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Kelham Island Museum
Industrial heritage museum in a former power station, covering Sheffield steelmaking, tools and social history. A strong choice for understanding the city's identity.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newcastle to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Sheffield will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 8 buses that leave Newcastle for Sheffield on Fri, Jun 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 177 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 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.
NX183 · NX131
NX426 · NX131
NX133 · NX131
NX172 · NX240
NX133 · NX131
NX180
NX183 · NX131
NX426 · NX131
NX133 · NX131
NX426 · NX131Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle 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 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $412 Average price |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Newcastle to Sheffield:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Sheffield costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $383 (€310) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Sheffield costing on average $412 (€333).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 7h 58m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Sheffield buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX133 | Delayed 6:15 PM 5:45 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h10 | 9:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 · NX131 | Delayed 6:00 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 5h25 | 7:15 PM 7:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX426 · NX131 | Delayed 7:50 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h55 | 7:15 PM 7:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX133 | Delayed 6:15 PM 8:55 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h05 | 1:00 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 · NX131 | Delayed 11:35 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h30 | 7:15 PM 7:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX426 · NX131 | Delayed 11:50 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 5h35 | 7:15 PM 7:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX172 · NX240 | On time 5:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 7h35 | 1:10 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX180 | 11:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 3h30 | 3:20 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Newcastle to Sheffield run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 109 miles (177 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 109 miles (177 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Sheffield — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sheffield trip today.
Industrial heritage museum in a former power station, covering Sheffield steelmaking, tools and social history. A strong choice for understanding the city's identity.
City-centre gallery with metalwork, design, craft and changing art exhibitions. Convenient, polished and one of Sheffield's main cultural stops.
Popular family-friendly museum with archaeology, natural history, art and Sheffield stories. Good for a broad introduction to the city and region.
Dramatic gritstone escarpment just outside the city, hugely popular for views, walks and photography. A must for visitors wanting Sheffield's outdoor identity.
Central public square with water features, lawns and civic buildings around it. One of the city's most recognisable and social-media-friendly gathering spots.
Trendy former industrial district known for canals, warehouses and strong city character. Popular for urban photography and one of Sheffield's most talked-about areas.
Sheffield’s famous spicy table sauce, used like Worcestershire sauce on pies, stews, chips, and sandwiches. It is one of the city’s best-known food traditions.
A classic Yorkshire baked batter pudding, often served with roast beef and gravy. It is a defining regional staple commonly eaten in Sheffield.
The iconic Sunday roast of the region, usually roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, potatoes, vegetables, and gravy. A must-try traditional meal in Sheffield.
A well-known modern British restaurant with tasting menus, creative seasonal cooking, and a polished contemporary atmosphere.
A long-running traditional pub famous for cask ales and hearty pies, offering one of the classic Sheffield food-and-beer experiences.
An established Kelham Island restaurant and pub known for British cooking, Sunday roasts, and a relaxed gastropub setting.
Generally cheaper than London. Accommodation and dining are moderate, with good low-cost pub and cafe options.
Tipping is optional but appreciated. In restaurants, leave 10-12.5% for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. No tip is expected for pubs or counter service.
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Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) -> Sheffield Station, Sheffield
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