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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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €2.

Distance: 28 miles (46 km)

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€8

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€7

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1h 24m

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54m

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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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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)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)G92418
08:32AM1h19
Leeds station (LDS)
09:51AMSheffield station (SHF)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)G90878
08:45AM0h47
Leeds station (LDS)
09:32AMSheffield station (SHF)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)G92451
08:48AM1h13
Leeds station (LDS)
10:01AMSheffield station (SHF)
$101One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)G91053
09:09AM0h56
Leeds station (LDS)
10:05AMSheffield station (SHF)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)G90840
08:38AM0h57
Leeds station (LDS)
09:35AMSheffield station (SHF)
$161One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX131
11:45AM1h00
Leeds, Coach Station
12:45PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$91One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX131
01:35PM1h00
Leeds, Coach Station
02:35PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$81One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX131
03:05PM1h00
Leeds, Coach Station
04:05PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$81One-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.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Leeds to Sheffield: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Sheffield is a train with an average price of $4 (€4).

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

Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $6 (€5).

The fastest way to get to Sheffield from Leeds is by bus with an average travel time of 40 min.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Taking a train requires on average 43 min of travel time.

The Leeds to Sheffield distance is around 29 miles (46 km).

The average frequency per day from Leeds to Sheffield is:

  • 16 buses a day.
  • 8 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Sheffield:

  • Buses from Leeds to Sheffield most often leave from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
  • Trains mostly leave from Leeds and tend to arrive in Sheffield.

The following travel companies offer services from Leeds to Sheffield:

  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink for buses to Sheffield. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Leeds to Sheffield tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
  • CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), LNER or Cross Country can take you to Sheffield by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Northern Rail (3) from Leeds to Sheffield for $4 (€4).

Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Sheffield with the following travel companies:

  • 14 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus.
  • Direct train available with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or Cross Country 7 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Sheffield as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Leeds to Sheffield.

Many of our customers traveling from Leeds to Sheffield don't make Sheffield their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Sheffield are London, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Sheffield to any of these top destinations today!

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