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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Sheffield.
There are 2 travel options from Birmingham to Sheffield: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Sheffield from Birmingham is by taking a bus, which costs on average $10 (€9).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Birmingham to Sheffield:
Taking a bus costs $4 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€13) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Birmingham to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 59 min.
There are alternative travel options to Sheffield that take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 45 min.
The Birmingham to Sheffield distance is around 64 miles (104 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Sheffield is:
- 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Sheffield from Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Sheffield:
- Buses mostly leave from Birmingham, Coach Station and tend to arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Sheffield.
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Sheffield:
- Travel with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Birmingham to Sheffield tickets on Omio for $10 (€9).
- Travel with CrossCountry or Cross Country to go to Sheffield by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find CrossCountry Birmingham to Sheffield tickets on Omio for $14 (€13).
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with National Express 10 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with CrossCountry or Cross Country 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Sheffield as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Sheffield from Birmingham.
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