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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aberdeen to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $388.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$175 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $388 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Aberdeen to Sheffield:
A bus is $124 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Sheffield costing on average $175 (€147).
A bus is $337 (€283) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Sheffield costing on average $388 (€326).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
You'll arrive about 1h 1m sooner (5h 55m by train vs 6h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $175 (€147) compared to roughly $126 (€106) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to Sheffield
How to get from Aberdeen to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:10 PM8h55Aberdeen5:05 AMSheffield$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:10 PM8h55Aberdeen5:05 AMSheffield$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:10 PM8h55Aberdeen5:05 AMSheffield$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:30 PM13h35Aberdeen5:05 AMSheffield$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Sheffield:
A bus is $124 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Sheffield costing on average $175 (€147).
A bus is $337 (€283) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Sheffield costing on average $388 (€326).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Sheffield as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair to go to Sheffield by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Transpennine Express to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Loganair.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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