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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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price |
2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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.
Our recommendation
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.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Sheffield:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Sheffield costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains 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.
- 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).
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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