How to travel from Liverpool to Sheffield

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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 62 miles (100 km)

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Driving

$29

Average price

$23

Average price

Cheapest

$27

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 4m

Average total duration

3h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 8m

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(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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National Express

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

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

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

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Sheffield costing on average $29 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 1h 58m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Sheffield among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Liverpool to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:15 PM5h20
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    1:35 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:15 PM5h20
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    1:35 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressW84669
    9:20 AM1h43
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    11:03 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressW84663
    8:13 AM1h52
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    10:05 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressA27236+Northern RailC32855
    9:53 AM2h43
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    12:36 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailG90101+East Midlands RailwayC04353
    10:30 AM2h08
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    12:38 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:05 PM5h30
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    1:35 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX131
    8:17 AM4h28
    Liverpool, Botanic Park
    12:45 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX131
    8:13 AM4h32
    Liverpool, University
    12:45 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Sheffield.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

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

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Sheffield costing on average $29 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 1h 58m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 34m.

The distance from Liverpool to Sheffield is approximately 62 miles (100 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Sheffield is:
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Sheffield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Sheffield by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Sheffield by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Liverpool to Sheffield:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool 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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