How to travel from Sheffield to Leeds

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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 prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $4.

Distance: 28 miles (46 km)

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$10

Average price

$8

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Cheapest

1h 26m

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56m

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30m

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1h 28m

Average total duration

58m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail (3)

Most popular train company

National Express

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from Sheffield to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX131
11:00AM1h00
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
12:00PMLeeds, Coach Station
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX131
01:00PM1h00
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
02:00PMLeeds, Coach Station
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC74838
08:22AM0h43
Sheffield station (SHF)
09:05AMLeeds station (LDS)
$211One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)G90877
08:52AM0h46
Sheffield station (SHF)
09:38AMLeeds station (LDS)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)G92453
08:15AM1h19
Sheffield station (SHF)
09:34AMLeeds station (LDS)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)G91043
08:18AM0h56
Sheffield station (SHF)
09:14AMLeeds station (LDS)
$191One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX131
08:15AM1h10
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
09:25AMLeeds, Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX240
03:05PM1h05
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
04:10PMLeeds, Coach Station
$81One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX131
04:45PM1h10
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
05:55PMLeeds, Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to Leeds

Travel to Leeds 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 Leeds.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Leeds is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

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

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield to Leeds costing on average $6 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

The distance from Sheffield to Leeds is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Leeds is:
  • Around 12 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.

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

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