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Compare bus and train 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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Leicester to Sheffield:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Sheffield costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Sheffield
How to get from Leicester to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Sheffield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W70843 · C044456:45 AM1h55Leicester station (LEI)8:40 AMSheffield station (SHF)$121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
W70843 · C044456:45 AM1h55Leicester station (LEI)8:40 AMSheffield station (SHF)$121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C215682:37 PM1h04Leicester station (LEI)3:41 PMSheffield station (SHF)$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
W709761:37 PM1h05Leicester station (LEI)2:42 PMSheffield station (SHF)$271One-way0 transfers
W7097112:37 PM1h05Leicester station (LEI)1:42 PMSheffield station (SHF)$271One-way0 transfers
W709416:38 AM1h05Leicester station (LEI)7:43 AMSheffield station (SHF)$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:40 AM2h15Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)4:55 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$141One-way0 transfers
NX24012:30 PM2h30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station3:00 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$151One-way0 transfers
NX18011:55 PM2h00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1:55 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Sheffield:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Sheffield costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
- 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Arriva UK to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains to go to Sheffield by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
- 7 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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