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Compare bus and train for Oldham to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oldham to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Oldham to Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Oldham to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oldham to Sheffield:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldham to Sheffield costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$3. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 23m 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 Oldham to Sheffield
How to get from Oldham to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oldham to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 PM 1h30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 11:00 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:30 PM 1h30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 11:00 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
9:30 PM 1h30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 11:00 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G85303+W8467710:03 AM 2h06 Moston (MSO) 12:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $21 1 One-way 1 transfer- G85303+W84677
10:00 AM 2h09 Mills Hill (MIH) 12:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $21 1 One-way 1 transfer - G85301+W84670
9:03 AM 2h06 Moston (MSO) 11:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
11:20 AM 1h30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 12:50 PM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:10 AM 1h30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 9:40 AM Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX170 · NX195
3:53 PM 3h02 Chadderton, Broadway 6:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oldham to Sheffield:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldham to Sheffield costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oldham and Sheffield as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Trains mostly depart from Mills Hill (MIH) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Sheffield by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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