How to travel from Glasgow to Sheffield

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $55.

Distance: 204 miles (329 km)

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Driving

$54

Average price

$103

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$50

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Cheapest

$132

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 8m

Average total duration

6h 38m

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4h 55m

Average total duration

4h 25m

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4h 10m

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1h 10m

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4h 37m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.0 - 2.0kg

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Megabus

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London North Eastern Railway

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easyJet

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

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Sheffield is a flight with an average price of $50 (€40).

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

A flight is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Sheffield costing on average $54 (€43).

A flight is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Sheffield costing on average $103 (€82).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Sheffield is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 25m.

Bus takes on average 6h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glasgow and Sheffield including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow to Sheffield among Omio's users.

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from Glasgow to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Avanti West CoastW03065+East Midlands RailwayY12363
    6:29 AM5h04
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    11:33 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $921One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Avanti West CoastW03065+East Midlands RailwayY12363
    6:29 AM5h04
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    11:33 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $921One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ScotrailY39233+London North Eastern RailwayC40880+CrossCountryC75198
    6:00 AM4h24
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    10:24 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $2511One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • ScotrailY39249+London North Eastern RailwayC40884 · Y12000+Northern RailG90720
    6:45 AM5h03
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    11:48 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $1241One-way
    3 transfers
  • ScotrailY41129+London North Eastern RailwayY11819+Transpennine ExpressC43554
    6:06 AM5h03
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    11:09 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $2081One-way
    2 transfers
  • ScotrailY39233+CrossCountryC75084
    6:00 AM4h55
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    10:55 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $2521One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Sheffield.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Sheffield including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Sheffield is a flight with an average price of $50 (€40).

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

A flight is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Sheffield costing on average $54 (€43).

A flight is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Sheffield costing on average $103 (€82).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Sheffield is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 25m.

Bus takes on average 6h 38m.

The distance from Glasgow to Sheffield is approximately 204 miles (329 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Sheffield is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Sheffield:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Birmingham International 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Sheffield by flight.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Sheffield by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow 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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