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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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m 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 |
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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 Bedford to Sheffield:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Sheffield costing on average $94 (€76).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W70921 · W7094712:11 PM2h18Bedford station (BDM)2:29 PMSheffield station (SHF)$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
W70921 · W7094712:11 PM2h18Bedford station (BDM)2:29 PMSheffield station (SHF)$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W70930 · C217772:14 PM2h05Bedford station (BDM)4:19 PMSheffield station (SHF)$411One-way1 transfer
Other options
W70924 · W709521:11 PM2h11Bedford station (BDM)3:22 PMSheffield station (SHF)$411One-way1 transfer
C41877 · C21646 · C217642:55 PM2h22Bedford station (BDM)5:17 PMSheffield station (SHF)$411One-way2 transfers
C41880 · W709633:25 PM2h24Bedford station (BDM)5:49 PMSheffield station (SHF)$481One-way1 transfer
UCX5 · NX5648:15 AM4h00Bedford, Bus Station12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$441One-way1 transfer
UCX5 · NX2405:15 PM4h30Bedford, Bus Station9:45 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$511One-way1 transfer
UCX5 · NX24010:15 AM4h40Bedford, Bus Station2:55 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Sheffield:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Sheffield costing on average $94 (€76).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
- Around 8 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, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with National Express to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Sheffield by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
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