How to travel from Sheffield to Horley

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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Horley

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. 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 €18, while a train costs an average of €107.

Distance: 162 miles (261 km)

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€107

Average price

€18

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Cheapest

€59

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3h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 12m

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30m

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7h 38m

Average total duration

7h 8m

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3h 48m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Compare ways to travel from Sheffield to Horley

Compare the available ways to get from Sheffield to Horley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Horley is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Horley costing on average €107.

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sheffield and Horley including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Sheffield to Horley among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 36m sooner (3h 12m by train vs 3h 48m by car). Tickets start at around €107 compared to roughly €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.

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from Sheffield to Horley

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National Express
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    3 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    2 transfers
  • National Express
    2 transfers
  • National Express
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to Horley

Travel to Horley 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 Horley.

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

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

A bus is €89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Horley costing on average €107.

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 38m.

The distance from Sheffield to Horley is approximately 162 miles (261 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Horley is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Horley 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 Horley:
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Horley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Horley by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Horley by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sheffield to Horley:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield to Horley often also extend their vacation to go to London, Longford, Brighton, Stratford, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Horley and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Horley to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
One to two days are generally sufficient to explore Horley, as it serves primarily as a convenient base for nearby attractions and Gatwick Airport.

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