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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Bristol:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Bristol costing on average $81 (€65).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (2h 48m by train vs 3h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $81 (€65) compared to roughly $73 (€59) 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 Sheffield to Bristol
How to get from Sheffield to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:30 AM4h30Sheffield3:00 PMBristol$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:30 AM4h30Sheffield3:00 PMBristol$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:30 AM4h30Sheffield3:00 PMBristol$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:10 PM5h05Sheffield9:15 PMBristol$291One-way0 transfers
- 5:15 PM5h05Sheffield10:20 PMBristol$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Bristol:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Bristol costing on average $81 (€65).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, First South Yorkshire to go to Bristol by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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