How to travel from Leicester to Sheffield

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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester 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 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 53 miles (86 km)

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Bus

$26

Average price

$13

Average price

Cheapest

1h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 13m

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30m

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2h 19m

Average total duration

1h 49m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

East Midlands Trains

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National Express

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

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from Leicester to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

train

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

East Midlands TrainsY12245
10:15AM1h10
Leicester station (LEI)
11:25AMSheffield station (SHF)
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

East Midlands TrainsY12245
10:15AM1h10
Leicester station (LEI)
11:25AMSheffield station (SHF)
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsC52141
10:54AM1h02
Leicester station (LEI)
11:56AMSheffield station (SHF)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12248
11:55AM1h06
Leicester station (LEI)
01:01PMSheffield station (SHF)
$171One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands TrainsC51976
01:13PM1h16
Leicester station (LEI)
02:29PMSheffield station (SHF)
$171One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands TrainsY12190+Northern Rail (3)G91070
12:27PM1h46
Leicester station (LEI)
02:13PMSheffield station (SHF)
$541One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX240
12:30PM2h25
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
02:55PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$171One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX240
07:30PM2h15
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
09:45PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:40AM2h15
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
04:55AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester 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 Leicester to Sheffield.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $0.34 (€0.28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Sheffield costing on average $7 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 52m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 0m.

The distance from Leicester to Sheffield is approximately 53 miles (86 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Sheffield is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester 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 Leicester to Sheffield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains to go to Sheffield by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leicester to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 7 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester 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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