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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. 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 $35, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$125 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Sheffield:
A bus is $74 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Sheffield costing on average $117 (€94).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Sheffield
How to get from Northampton to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:25 PM2h00Northampton1:25 AMSheffield$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:25 PM2h00Northampton1:25 AMSheffield$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:25 PM2h00Northampton1:25 AMSheffield$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:00 PM2h55Northampton9:55 PMSheffield$231One-way0 transfers
9:35 AM5h00Northampton2:35 PMSheffield$401One-way0 transfers
3:10 AM5h00Northampton8:10 AMSheffield$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Sheffield:
A bus is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Sheffield costing on average $125 (€100).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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