How to travel from Sheffield to Leicester

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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 53 miles (86 km)

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Driving

$25

Average price

$14

Average price

Cheapest

$24

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 29m

Average total duration

1h 59m

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30m

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1h 21m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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East Midlands Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Leicester costing on average $25 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sheffield and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Sheffield to Leicester among Omio's users.

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from Sheffield to Leicester

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX195
    7:00 PM2h10
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    9:10 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX195
    7:00 PM2h10
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    9:10 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayC21666
    3:35 PM0h53
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    4:28 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayW70799
    12:35 PM0h53
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    1:28 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayW70818
    4:35 PM0h54
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    5:29 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21659
    10:35 AM0h55
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    11:30 AMLeicester station (LEI)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX180
    3:25 AM1h55
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    5:20 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX240
    7:20 AM2h35
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    9:55 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX240
    1:15 AM2h05
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    3:20 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to Leicester

Travel to Leicester 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 Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Leicester costing on average $25 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

The distance from Sheffield to Leicester is approximately 53 miles (86 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Leicester is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Leicester 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 Leicester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited to go to Leicester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sheffield to Leicester with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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