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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 an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Leeds to Sheffield:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Sheffield costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 30m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€13) compared to roughly $14 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$1 (-€1). The journey takes 1h 0m versus 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Sheffield
How to get from Leeds to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Sheffield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G895379:45 PM0h49Leeds station (LDS)10:34 PMSheffield station (SHF)$31One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G895379:45 PM0h49Leeds station (LDS)10:34 PMSheffield station (SHF)$31One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G011708:15 PM0h40Leeds station (LDS)8:55 PMSheffield station (SHF)$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G894429:37 PM1h00Leeds station (LDS)10:37 PMSheffield station (SHF)$31One-way0 transfers
- P240049:49 PM1h11Leeds station (LDS)11:00 PMSheffield station (SHF)$31One-way0 transfers
- P239867:48 PM1h15Leeds station (LDS)9:03 PMSheffield station (SHF)$31One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:40 AM0h55Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)1:35 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$71One-way0 transfers- NX1318:25 AM1h00Leeds, Coach Station9:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$81One-way0 transfers
- NX1314:15 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station5:25 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Sheffield:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Sheffield costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, CrossCountry.
- 13 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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