How to travel from Portsmouth to Sheffield

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Portsmouth to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $57.

Distance: 178 miles (288 km)

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Train

$48

Average price

Cheapest

$112

Average price

7h 34m

Average total duration

7h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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Southern

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

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from Portsmouth to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX030 · NX560
08:00AM8h20
Portsmouth, University
04:20PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$231One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX030 · NX560
03:09PM7h21
Portsmouth, University
10:30PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$211One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

AzulLM0366
12:00PM1h00
Southampton Airport
01:00PMManchester Airport
$2111One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayP61318+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12271
08:37AM5h04
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
01:41PMSheffield station (SHF)
$1101One-way
2 transfers
South Western RailwayL73405+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12275
09:37AM5h04
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
02:41PMSheffield station (SHF)
$1101One-way
2 transfers
South Western RailwayP61316+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12268
08:21AM4h40
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
01:01PMSheffield station (SHF)
$1251One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX030 · NX560
09:49AM8h36
Portsmouth, University
06:25PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$281One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NX560
05:20AM8h50
Portsmouth, University
02:10PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$231One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NX564
03:05AM9h10
Portsmouth, University
12:15PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$241One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Sheffield.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Portsmouth and Sheffield including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $24 (€20).

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

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Sheffield costing on average $57 (€47).

A bus is $80 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portsmouth to Sheffield costing on average $104 (€84).

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Sheffield is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 40m.

Bus takes on average 7h 20m.

The distance from Portsmouth to Sheffield is approximately 178 miles (288 km).
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Sheffield is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Sheffield as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portsmouth to Sheffield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, University and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portsmouth to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southern, East Midlands Trains 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 Portsmouth to Sheffield:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Portsmouth 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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