How to travel from Bedford to Sheffield

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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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Bus
Driving

$94

Average price

$41

Average price

Cheapest

$43

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 42m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 54m

Average total duration

3h 24m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 22m

Average total duration

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bedford to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bedford to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bedford and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bedford to Sheffield among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Bedford to Sheffield

How to get from Bedford to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Bedford to Sheffield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • East Midlands RailwayW70921 · W70947
    12:11 PM2h18
    Bedford station (BDM)
    2:29 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • East Midlands RailwayW70921 · W70947
    12:11 PM2h18
    Bedford station (BDM)
    2:29 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayW70930 · C21777
    2:14 PM2h05
    Bedford station (BDM)
    4:19 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $411One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayW70924 · W70952
    1:11 PM2h11
    Bedford station (BDM)
    3:22 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayC41877 · C21646 · C21764
    2:55 PM2h22
    Bedford station (BDM)
    5:17 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC41880 · W70963
    3:25 PM2h24
    Bedford station (BDM)
    5:49 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressUCX5 · NX564
    8:15 AM4h00
    Bedford, Bus Station
    12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressUCX5 · NX240
    5:15 PM4h30
    Bedford, Bus Station
    9:45 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressUCX5 · NX240
    10:15 AM4h40
    Bedford, Bus Station
    2:55 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $511One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bedford and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bedford to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bedford to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 24m.

The distance from Bedford to Sheffield is approximately 95 miles (154 km).
The average frequency per day from Bedford to Sheffield is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bedford to Sheffield:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bedford to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Sheffield by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Sheffield by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bedford to Sheffield:
  • 0 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from Bedford to Sheffield often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sheffield and these popular destinations at a great price.

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