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Compare train and bus for Middlesbrough to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Middlesbrough to Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Middlesbrough to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Sheffield:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Sheffield costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 2h 24m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Middlesbrough to Sheffield
How to get from Middlesbrough to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:45 AM 3h50 Middlesbrough 2:35 PM Sheffield $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:45 AM 3h50 Middlesbrough 2:35 PM Sheffield $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:25 AM 2h55 Middlesbrough 3:20 AM Sheffield $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:30 AM 3h15 Middlesbrough 12:45 PM Sheffield $29 1 One-way 0 transfers7:40 AM 3h10 Middlesbrough 10:50 AM Sheffield $29 1 One-way 0 transfers4:10 PM 3h25 Middlesbrough 7:35 PM Sheffield $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Sheffield:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Sheffield costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Middlesbrough station (MBR) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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