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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 $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. 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 $9, while a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m 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 |
 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Sheffield:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Sheffield costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.82 (€-5.58). The journey takes 1h 13m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C32863 · P239735:13 PM1h47Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)7:00 PMSheffield station (SHF)$81One-way1 transfer
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- C32863 · P239735:13 PM1h47Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)7:00 PMSheffield station (SHF)$81One-way1 transfer
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W299135:35 PM1h20Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)6:55 PMSheffield station (SHF)$241One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C32856 · P239674:13 PM1h48Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)6:01 PMSheffield station (SHF)$131One-way1 transfer
- P28730+G011654:33 PM1h22Bradford Interchange (BDI)5:55 PMSheffield station (SHF)$241One-way1 transfer
- G88994 · G895044:07 PM1h22Bradford Interchange (BDI)5:29 PMSheffield station (SHF)$241One-way1 transfer
- NX1317:25 AM1h30Bradford, Nelson Street N28:55 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$91One-way0 transfers
- NX1318:20 AM1h40Bradford, Nelson Street N210:00 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$91One-way0 transfers
- NX13111:05 AM1h35Bradford, Nelson Street N212:40 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Sheffield:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Sheffield costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 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, Northern Trains Limited to go to Sheffield by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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