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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Bristol to Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Sheffield:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Sheffield costing on average $114.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (2h 50m by train vs 3h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $114 compared to roughly $71 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Sheffield
How to get from Bristol to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX100 · NX131
6:35 AM 4h50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 11:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX100 · NX131
6:35 AM 4h50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 11:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G01077
12:31 PM 3h43 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 4:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $100 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G01078
1:31 PM 3h43 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 5:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $100 1 One-way 0 transfers - W29795
3:31 PM 3h47 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 7:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $100 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00731
5:31 PM 3h47 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 9:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $100 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX100 · NX131
7:15 AM 5h40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 12:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX100 · NX131
3:20 PM 5h10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 8:30 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX105 · NX131
1:20 PM 6h10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 7:30 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Sheffield:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Sheffield costing on average $114.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Sheffield by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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