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4.6Travel Information from Sheffield to Leicester
 Distance | 53 miles (85 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $7 - $9 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $7 (€6) • 1 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $9 (€8) • 52 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or East Midlands Trains |
Travel 53 miles (85 km) by train or bus between Sheffield and Leicester. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or East Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Sheffield to Leicester.
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How to get from Sheffield to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Sheffield to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 ways to get from Sheffield to Leicester: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Leicester is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Leicester:
Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $9 (€8).
The fastest way to get to Leicester from Sheffield is by train with an average travel time of 52 min.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 20 min on average.
The distance is approximately 53 miles (85 km) from Sheffield to Leicester.
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Leicester is:
- 10 buses per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Leicester from Sheffield as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sheffield to Leicester:
- Buses from Sheffield to Leicester most often leave from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station.
- Trains most often depart from Sheffield at Sheffield and arrive in Leicester at Leicester.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Sheffield to Leicester:
- You can take a bus from Sheffield to Leicester with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€6) with FlixBus from Sheffield to Leicester.
- You can go to Leicester from Sheffield by train with East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry or east_midlands_trains. You'll see cheap train tickets for $9 (€8) with East Midlands Trains from Sheffield to Leicester on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Sheffield to Leicester with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 10 direct buses a day to Leicester with FlixBus.
- You'll find 6 direct trains a day to Leicester with east_midlands_trains.
Direct services to Leicester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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