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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bradford to Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Bradford to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Sheffield:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Sheffield costing on average $21.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6. The journey takes 1h 12m versus 1h 3m 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 Bradford to Sheffield
How to get from Bradford to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX1317:35 AM 1h50 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 9:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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NX1317:35 AM 1h50 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 9:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G011665:37 PM 1h18 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) 6:55 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C32944 · G895196:00 PM 1h32 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) 7:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
G89003 · G895196:08 PM 1h24 Bradford Interchange (BDI) 7:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
C32940 · G895095:00 PM 1h31 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) 6:31 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX46710:20 PM 1h25 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 11:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX1312:05 PM 1h40 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 3:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Sheffield:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Sheffield costing on average $21.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains to go to Sheffield by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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