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Compare bus and train for Brighton to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Sheffield:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Sheffield costing on average $79 (€63).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Sheffield
How to get from Brighton to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:58 AM9h52Brighton4:50 PMSheffield$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:58 AM9h52Brighton4:50 PMSheffield$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:15 AM8h00Brighton12:15 PMSheffield$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:45 AM9h40Brighton2:25 PMSheffield$191One-way0 transfers
6:51 AM9h59Brighton4:50 PMSheffield$311One-way0 transfers
2:02 PM8h28Brighton10:30 PMSheffield$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Sheffield:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Sheffield costing on average $79 (€63).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Sheffield as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Travel with National Express to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Thameslink to go to Sheffield by train.
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