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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sheffield to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 190 miles (307 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Edinburgh:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Edinburgh costing on average $88 (€71).
A bus is $43 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Edinburgh costing on average $95 (€76).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Edinburgh
How to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G669827:22 AM3h46Sheffield station (SHF)11:08 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G669827:22 AM3h46Sheffield station (SHF)11:08 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U23369:15 PM1h05Birmingham International Airport10:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$891One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G0106010:22 AM3h48Sheffield station (SHF)2:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$511One-way0 transfers
- G010671:22 PM3h47Sheffield station (SHF)5:09 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$651One-way0 transfers
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G801997:54 AM3h39Sheffield station (SHF)11:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$921One-way1 transfer
NX1802:00 AM6h05Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)8:05 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM8h40Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)7:45 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$591One-way1 transfer- NX131 · NX18010:25 PM9h40Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)8:05 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$631One-way1 transfer
- U29173:10 PM1h10Birmingham International Airport4:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$921One-way0 transfers
- U23328:45 AM1h10Birmingham International Airport9:55 AMEdinburgh Airport$1021One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Edinburgh:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Edinburgh costing on average $88 (€71).
A bus is $43 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Edinburgh costing on average $95 (€76).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, First South Yorkshire to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
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