How to travel from Leeds to Sheffield

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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $3.

Distance: 28 miles (46 km)

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$11

Average price

$9

Average price

Cheapest

1h 23m

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53m

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30m

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1h 27m

Average total duration

57m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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CrossCountry

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National Express

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from Leeds to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX131
09:55AM0h55
Leeds, Coach Station
10:50AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:55PM0h55
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
12:50AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National ExpressNX131
05:35AM0h50
Leeds, Coach Station
06:25AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National ExpressNX131
01:50PM0h55
Leeds, Coach Station
02:45PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$91One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX131
03:05PM1h00
Leeds, Coach Station
04:05PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$91One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX131
05:00PM1h10
Leeds, Coach Station
06:10PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds 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 Leeds to Sheffield.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Sheffield is a train with an average price of $3 (€2).

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

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Sheffield costing on average $6 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

The distance from Leeds to Sheffield is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Sheffield is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Sheffield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), LNER, Cross Country to go to Sheffield by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Sheffield by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country.
  • 10 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Sheffield often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). 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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