How to travel from Birmingham to Sheffield

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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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 64 miles (104 km)

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$16

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$35

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2h 40m

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2h 2m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Sheffield:

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Sheffield costing on average $35 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

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

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from Birmingham to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX131
    8:30 PM1h50
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    10:20 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX131
    8:30 PM1h50
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    10:20 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG66991
    8:48 AM1h29
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    10:17 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00724
    7:03 PM1h36
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    8:39 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryW29795
    6:03 PM1h40
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    7:43 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01078
    4:03 PM1h45
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    5:48 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX131
    6:30 AM1h50
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    8:20 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX131
    9:30 AM1h55
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    11:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX131
    11:00 AM1h55
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    12:55 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Sheffield:

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Sheffield costing on average $35 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

The distance from Birmingham to Sheffield is approximately 64 miles (104 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Sheffield is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Sheffield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country to go to Sheffield by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, NX West Midlands to go to Sheffield by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 8 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Sheffield often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). 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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