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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 $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rugby to Sheffield:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rugby to Sheffield costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-37.50. The journey takes 1h 42m versus 1h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
FlixBus8:10 AM1h35Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)9:45 AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:10 AM1h35Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)9:45 AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus1:45 PM1h20Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)3:05 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
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W2977610:54 AM2h23Long Buckby station (LBK)1:17 PMSheffield station (SHF)$1351One-way1 transfer- L05066+W2978212:51 PM2h23Long Buckby station (LBK)3:14 PMSheffield station (SHF)$1351One-way1 transfer
- L05070+G0107111:51 AM2h27Long Buckby station (LBK)2:18 PMSheffield station (SHF)$1351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:40 AM1h35Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)1:15 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:25 PM1h40Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)6:05 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchange$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:40 AM2h15Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)4:55 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rugby to Sheffield:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rugby to Sheffield costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Rugby station (RUG) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with Megabus, Stagecoach Midlands to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 10 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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