How to travel from Bristol to Sheffield

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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol 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 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €43.

Distance: 141 miles (228 km)

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€26

Average price

Cheapest

€117

Average price

5h 18m

Average total duration

4h 48m

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30m

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3h 17m

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Fastest

2h 47m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Bristol to Sheffield

How to get from Bristol to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX100 · NX131
09:50AM4h40
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
02:30PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$261One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX100 · NX131
04:50PM5h30
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
10:20PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$221One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC75330
09:33AM2h45
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
12:18PMSheffield station (SHF)
$1651One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC75328+East Midlands TrainsY12260
08:33AM3h08
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:41AMSheffield station (SHF)
$1641One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC75334
11:33AM2h46
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
02:19PMSheffield station (SHF)
$1651One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC75323_C75008 · C74763+East Midlands TrainsY12271
10:33AM3h08
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
01:41PMSheffield station (SHF)
$1641One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX100 · NX131
07:00AM5h55
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
12:55PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$261One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX102 · NX131
12:00PM4h40
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
04:40PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$241One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX100 · NX131
02:05PM6h10
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
08:15PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$251One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Sheffield

Travel to Sheffield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Sheffield.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Sheffield:

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Sheffield costing on average $54 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The distance from Bristol to Sheffield is approximately 141 miles (228 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Sheffield is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Sheffield:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Sheffield by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Sheffield often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sheffield and these popular destinations at a great price.

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