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Compare train and bus for Rugby to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Rugby to Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Rugby to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rugby to Sheffield:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rugby to Sheffield costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 37m by train vs 1h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $30 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 Rugby to Sheffield
How to get from Rugby to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rugby to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:49 PM 10h06 Rugby 4:55 AM Sheffield Find prices3 transfers
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6:49 PM 10h06 Rugby 4:55 AM Sheffield Find prices3 transfers
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6:49 PM 10h06 Rugby 4:55 AM Sheffield Find prices3 transfers
Other options
6:49 PM 10h06 Rugby 4:55 AM Sheffield $20 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rugby to Sheffield:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rugby to Sheffield costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rugby and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Rugby station (RUG) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Sheffield by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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