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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $362.
Distance: 190 miles (307 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $362 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Edinburgh to Sheffield:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Sheffield costing on average $109 (€92).
A bus is $300 (€252) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Sheffield costing on average $362 (€304).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
The journey is about 1h 32m faster (3h 28m by train vs 5h 0m by car) and roughly $15 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($109 (€92) vs $123 (€104)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Sheffield
How to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM6h35Edinburgh, Bus Station6:05 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM6h35Edinburgh, Bus Station6:05 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U23355:00 PM1h10Edinburgh Airport6:10 PMBirmingham International Airport$2971One-way0 transfers
Other options
W2988410:05 AM3h50Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:55 PMSheffield station (SHF)$571One-way0 transfers- W298738:08 AM3h47Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:55 AMSheffield station (SHF)$721One-way0 transfers
- G011489:05 AM3h50Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:55 PMSheffield station (SHF)$721One-way0 transfers
- NX1809:10 PM6h10Edinburgh, Bus Station3:20 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$551One-way0 transfers
- NX183 · NX19511:45 AM7h10Edinburgh, Bus Station6:55 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$711One-way1 transfer
- U23317:15 AM1h15Edinburgh Airport8:30 AMBirmingham International Airport$2161One-way0 transfers
LH961 · LH95612:50 PM4h35Edinburgh Airport5:25 PMBirmingham International Airport$5281One-way1 transfer- LH961 · LH95812:50 PM8h55Edinburgh Airport9:45 PMBirmingham International Airport$5281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Sheffield:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Sheffield costing on average $109 (€92).
A bus is $300 (€252) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Sheffield costing on average $362 (€304).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Sheffield as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, easyJet to go to Sheffield by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Sheffield by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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