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Compare bus and train for Chester to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$53 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Sheffield:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Sheffield costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
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How to get from Chester to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:30 AM6h35Chester6:05 PMSheffield$241One-way0 transfers
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11:30 AM6h35Chester6:05 PMSheffield$241One-way0 transfers
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11:30 AM6h35Chester6:05 PMSheffield$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Sheffield:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Sheffield costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Sheffield as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Sheffield by train.
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