Travel options
from Birmingham to Sheffield

You can get from Birmingham to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Birmingham to Sheffield on Oct 22 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

05:30PMBirmingham2h00 07:30PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
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$101One-way
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05:30PMBirmingham2h00 07:30PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange
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$101One-way
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07:45AMBirmingham, Coach Station2h10 09:55AMSheffield, Coach Station
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$151One-way
07:30PMBirmingham, Coach Station2h00 09:30PMSheffield, Coach Station
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$181One-way
06:00PMBirmingham, Coach Station2h00 08:00PMSheffield, Coach Station
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$211One-way

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Fri
Oct 22
$75Cross Country
$9Megabus
Sat
Oct 23
$37Cross Country
$9Megabus
Sun
Oct 24
$37Cross Country
$8Flixbus
Mon
Oct 25
$75Cross Country
$8Flixbus
Tue
Oct 26
$29Cross Country
$8Flixbus
Wed
Oct 27
$28Cross Country
$7Flixbus
Thu
Oct 28
$29Cross Country
$7Flixbus
Fri
Oct 29
$37Cross Country
$9Megabus
Sat
Oct 30
$37Cross Country
$8Flixbus
Sun
Oct 31
$37Cross Country
$8Flixbus
Mon
Nov 1
$37Cross Country
$8Flixbus
Tue
Nov 2
$29Cross Country
$4Flixbus
Wed
Nov 3
$29Cross Country
$5Flixbus

Travel Information from Birmingham to Sheffield

distanceDistance64 miles (104 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$11 - $36
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $11 (€9) • 1 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $36 (€29) • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus or Cross Country

Take a bus or train to travel 64 miles (104 km) from Birmingham to Sheffield. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $11 (€9). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus or Cross Country among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to Sheffield.

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FAQs
How do I reach Sheffield from Birmingham?

There are 2 travel options from Birmingham to Sheffield: bus or train.

What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Sheffield?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Sheffield is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $11 (€9) compared to other travel options to Sheffield:

A bus is generally $25 (€21) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $36 (€29) from Birmingham to Sheffield.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Sheffield?

The fastest way from Birmingham to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Sheffield that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Sheffield by bus can take on average 1 h 45 min.

What is the distance between Birmingham and Sheffield?

The distance is approximately 64 miles (104 km) from Birmingham to Sheffield.

How many scheduled departures are there a day from Birmingham to Sheffield?

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Sheffield is:

  • 25 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Birmingham to Sheffield as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

Where do I depart from Birmingham? Where do I arrive in Sheffield?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Sheffield:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Brown Street.
  • Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Birmingham to Sheffield depart from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield.
Which travel companies can get me from Birmingham to Sheffield?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Sheffield:

  • You can take a bus from Birmingham to Sheffield with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€9) with Flixbus from Birmingham to Sheffield.
  • You can go to Sheffield from Birmingham by train with Cross Country. You'll see cheap train tickets for $36 (€29) with Cross Country from Birmingham to Sheffield on Omio.
Can I find a direct route from Birmingham to Sheffield?

Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Sheffield with the following travel companies:

  • You can find around 25 direct trains per day and travel with Cross Country.

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 between Birmingham and Sheffield.

Where should I go next after I travel between Birmingham and Sheffield?
Looking to extend your trip from Birmingham to Sheffield? Many Omio customers who go from Birmingham to Sheffield usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester or Liverpool. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester or Liverpool from Sheffield, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
How early should I buy tickets between Birmingham and Sheffield online for the best deals?

Before traveling from Birmingham to Sheffield, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

  • A bus ticket costs $11 (€9) one way on average for this route.
  • A train ticket for this route costs on average $36 (€29) one way.

But we recommend booking Birmingham to Sheffield tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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