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Compare train and bus for Burnley to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Burnley to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, while a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Burnley to Sheffield:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burnley to Sheffield costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.71. The journey takes 4h 35m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Burnley to Sheffield
How to get from Burnley to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burnley to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:00 AM6h30Burnley4:30 PMSheffield$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:00 AM6h30Burnley4:30 PMSheffield$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:00 AM6h30Burnley4:30 PMSheffield$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Burnley to Sheffield:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burnley to Sheffield costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burnley and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Burnley, Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Trains mostly depart from Burnley Manchester Road (BYM) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited to go to Sheffield by train.
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