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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Nottingham to Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Nottingham to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Sheffield:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Sheffield costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $15 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Sheffield
How to get from Nottingham to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:35 PM 1h20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 10:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:35 PM 1h20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 10:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
C215954:45 PM 0h51 Nottingham station (NOT) 5:36 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C21810
1:45 PM 0h54 Nottingham station (NOT) 2:39 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - C21811
11:45 AM 0h54 Nottingham station (NOT) 12:39 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - C04474
6:45 PM 0h54 Nottingham station (NOT) 7:39 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
12:15 AM 1h10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 1:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX467
3:40 AM 1h15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 4:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX195
3:05 AM 1h05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 4:10 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Sheffield:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Sheffield costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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