How to travel from Sheffield to Bristol

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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $34.

Distance: 141 miles (228 km)

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$33

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$141

Average price

5h 28m

Average total duration

4h 58m

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30m

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3h 14m

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2h 44m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Sheffield to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
06:30AM5h10
Sheffield
11:40AMBristol
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
06:30AM5h10
Sheffield
11:40AMBristol
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:10PM5h05
Sheffield
09:15PMBristol
$261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
06:15PM5h05
Sheffield
11:20PMBristol
$281One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:50PM5h05
Sheffield
07:55PMBristol
$291One-way
0 transfers
National Express
07:40PM7h55
Sheffield
03:35AMBristol
$371One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to Bristol

Travel to Bristol 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 Sheffield to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Bristol costing on average $34 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 45m.

The distance from Sheffield to Bristol is approximately 141 miles (228 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Bristol is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sheffield to Bristol:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sheffield to Bristol with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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