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Compare train for Blackpool to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Blackpool to Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Blackpool to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Sheffield:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Sheffield costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$16. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Blackpool to Sheffield
How to get from Blackpool to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackpool to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX121 · NX170 · NX467
7:15 PM 4h30 Blackpool, Central Coach Station 11:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $26 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX121 · NX170 · NX467
7:15 PM 4h30 Blackpool, Central Coach Station 11:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $26 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- G89177 · G89890+
W847072:37 PM 2h29 Blackpool North (BPN) 5:06 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $66 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- P24078+W84902 · W84681
9:16 AM 3h51 Blackpool South (BPS) 1:07 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $49 1 One-way 2 transfers - G89813 · C32617+G16315+
W2988610:00 AM 3h55 Layton (LAY) 1:55 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $62 1 One-way 3 transfers - G89813 · C32617+W29886+G16315
9:57 AM 3h58 Blackpool North (BPN) 1:55 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $62 1 One-way 3 transfers
- NX121 · NX170 · NX131
8:25 AM 5h55 Blackpool, Central Coach Station 2:20 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $26 1 One-way 2 transfers - NX121 · NX170 · NX240
7:15 PM 5h55 Blackpool, Central Coach Station 1:10 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $26 1 One-way 2 transfers - NX121 · NX170 · NX131
9:10 AM 6h10 Blackpool, Central Coach Station 3:20 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $26 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Sheffield:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Sheffield costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackpool and Sheffield as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackpool North (BPN) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Blackpool, Central Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
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