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Royal Armouries Museum
The National Museum of Arms and Armour with major collections of historic weapons, armour, and live demonstrations. One of Leeds’s best-known cultural attractions.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Sheffield to Leeds:
A bus is $1 (€0.98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Leeds costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 56m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 56m versus 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Leeds buses for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:35 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0h50 | 2:25 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX180 | 2:00 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0h50 | 2:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX195 | Delayed 6:00 PM 4:40 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0h55 | 5:35 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0h50 | 5:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX466 | 5:15 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0h55 | 6:10 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | Delayed 4:35 PM 8:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1h00 | 12:20 PM 12:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | Delayed 4:35 PM 11:30 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1h00 | 12:20 PM 12:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0h50 | 1:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | Delayed 4:35 PM 1:00 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1h00 | 2:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | Delayed 4:35 PM 2:35 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1h00 | 3:35 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 3:05 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1h00 | 4:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | Delayed 4:35 PM 4:40 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1h05 | 5:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | On time 6:10 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1h00 | 7:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | On time 8:20 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1h00 | 9:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0h50 | 9:35 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 9:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1h00 | 10:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | On time 10:25 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0h55 | 11:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0h50 | 11:55 PM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Sheffield to Leeds run on average 12 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average bus duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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The National Museum of Arms and Armour with major collections of historic weapons, armour, and live demonstrations. One of Leeds’s best-known cultural attractions.
The city’s leading public art gallery, known for British painting, sculpture, and modern art in a landmark central building.
A family-friendly museum covering natural history, archaeology, ancient worlds, and the history of Leeds in Millennium Square.
Leeds’s most famous shopping arcade district, known for ornate architecture, stained glass, and a polished city-centre atmosphere.
The city centre’s best-known shopping and walking street, lined with historic arcades and busy throughout the day.
One of Europe’s largest urban parks, offering lakes, landscaped gardens, and expansive green space popular with locals.
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A historic Yorkshire dessert tart made with curd cheese, eggs, sugar, and spices, with roots in the region’s baking traditions.
A crumbly Yorkshire cheese often eaten with fruit cake or chutney, celebrated as one of the county’s best-known traditional products.
A popular casual spot pairing Indian street food with craft beer, known for lively atmosphere and strong vegetarian options.
An established Leeds favorite for South Indian and Kerala cooking, praised for flavorful curries and warm service.
A celebrated fine-dining restaurant in Leeds known for creative tasting menus and a theatrical, modern atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than London. Hotels vary, while everyday food, transport, and drinks are mid-priced for UK city travel.
Service charge is not usually added outside some upscale venues. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in pubs and cafes is optional.
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Most Sheffield to Leeds buses use the Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) to Leeds, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre). Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Leeds bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Costa Coffee (in the station), Upper Crust (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main 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): Elevators, ramps.
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