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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. 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 $39, while a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 204 miles (329 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Glasgow to Sheffield:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Sheffield costing on average $79 (€65).
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Sheffield costing on average $90 (€74).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
The journey is about 12m faster (4h 25m by train vs 4h 37m by car) and roughly $51 (€41) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($79 (€65) vs $130 (€106)). 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 Glasgow to Sheffield
How to get from Glasgow to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Sheffield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W84892 · W847232:01 PM6h08Glasgow Central (GLC)8:09 PMSheffield station (SHF)$451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W84892 · W847232:01 PM6h08Glasgow Central (GLC)8:09 PMSheffield station (SHF)$451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U24318:10 PM1h05Glasgow International Airport9:15 PMBirmingham International Airport$1411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W84891 · W84930 · W847456:56 PM5h11Glasgow Central (GLC)12:07 AMSheffield station (SHF)$511One-way2 transfers
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C043773:55 PM4h37Glasgow Central (GLC)8:32 PMSheffield station (SHF)$661One-way1 transfer - W33140+W847233:35 PM4h34Glasgow Central (GLC)8:09 PMSheffield station (SHF)$1061One-way1 transfer
NX1807:55 PM7h25Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station3:20 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$481One-way0 transfers- NX183 · NX19510:30 AM8h25Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:55 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$521One-way1 transfer
- NX183 · NX1317:30 AM8h50Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4:20 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$541One-way1 transfer
- U24274:40 PM1h05Glasgow International Airport5:45 PMBirmingham International Airport$1461One-way0 transfers
BA8881 · BA890611:05 AM8h20Glasgow International Airport7:25 PMManchester Airport$3991One-way1 transfer- BA8971 · BA89062:05 PM5h20Glasgow International Airport7:25 PMManchester Airport$4441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Sheffield:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Sheffield costing on average $79 (€65).
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Sheffield costing on average $90 (€74).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Sheffield as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Sheffield by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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