How to travel from Blackburn to Sheffield

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Compare train and bus for Blackburn to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 train costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 49 miles (79 km)

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$29

Average price

Cheapest

$23

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 30m

Average total duration

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2h 0m

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1h 55m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Blackburn to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $25 (€21).

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

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Sheffield costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Blackburn to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 44m.

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

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from Blackburn to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Northern RailG88968 · G89473
    9:58 AM2h32
    Blackburn station (BBN)
    12:30 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $181One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Northern RailG88968 · G89473
    9:58 AM2h32
    Blackburn station (BBN)
    12:30 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $181One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Northern RailG88964 · G89467
    9:03 AM2h27
    Blackburn station (BBN)
    11:30 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Northern RailG01700 · G89112 · G89745
    8:07 AM2h57
    Blackburn station (BBN)
    11:04 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $181One-way
    2 transfers
  • Northern RailL89315 · P24801
    8:49 AM3h14
    Blackburn station (BBN)
    12:03 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailG01702 · C32860+Transpennine ExpressA29341
    10:07 AM3h20
    Blackburn station (BBN)
    1:27 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $391One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX170 · NX131
    11:40 AM5h50
    Blackburn, Penny Street
    5:30 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $281One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX170 · NX131
    8:20 AM6h25
    Blackburn, Penny Street
    2:45 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $291One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX170 · NX131
    8:20 AM6h25
    Blackburn, Penny Street
    2:45 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $291One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Blackburn 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 Blackburn to Sheffield.

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There are 2 options to travel between Blackburn and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Blackburn to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $25 (€21).

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

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Sheffield costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Blackburn to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 44m.

The distance from Blackburn to Sheffield is approximately 49 miles (79 km).
The average frequency per day from Blackburn to Sheffield is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackburn 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 Blackburn to Sheffield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Blackburn station (BBN) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Blackburn, Penny Street and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Blackburn to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Sheffield by train.
Omio customers who travel from Blackburn 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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