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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Leeds:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Leeds costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.59. The journey takes 1h 3m versus 51m 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 Sheffield to Leeds
How to get from Sheffield to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G894466:47 AM0h49Sheffield station (SHF)7:36 AMLeeds station (LDS)$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G894466:47 AM0h49Sheffield station (SHF)7:36 AMLeeds station (LDS)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G007379:32 AM0h42Sheffield station (SHF)10:14 AMLeeds station (LDS)$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P239765:15 PM1h20Sheffield station (SHF)6:35 PMLeeds station (LDS)$61One-way0 transfers
- P238776:16 AM1h16Sheffield station (SHF)7:32 AMLeeds station (LDS)$61One-way0 transfers
- L897356:02 AM1h21Sheffield station (SHF)7:23 AMLeeds station (LDS)$61One-way0 transfers
- NX2409:45 PM1h00Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)10:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station$81One-way0 transfers
- NX1314:40 PM1h05Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)5:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station$81One-way0 transfers
- NX13110:25 PM0h55Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)11:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Leeds:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Leeds costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Leeds 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 Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express to go to Leeds by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, CrossCountry.
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