4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bedford to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 32, while a train costs an average of CHF 64.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 64 Average price | CHF 32 Average price Cheapest | CHF 35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bedford to Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Bedford to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Sheffield:
A bus is CHF 32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Sheffield costing on average CHF 64.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (1h 52m by train vs 2h 22m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 64 compared to roughly CHF 35 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 Bedford to Sheffield
How to get from Bedford to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:10 PM 6h25 Bedford 3:35 AM Sheffield CHF 20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:10 PM 6h25 Bedford 3:35 AM Sheffield CHF 20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:10 PM 6h25 Bedford 3:35 AM Sheffield CHF 20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Bedford to Sheffield
Travel to Sheffield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bedford to Sheffield.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Sheffield:
A bus is CHF 32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Sheffield costing on average CHF 64.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Sheffield by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
Travelling from Bedford to Sheffield: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
