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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 49m. 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 train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price |
1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Sheffield to Wakefield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Wakefield:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield to Wakefield costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Train takes on average 37m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Wakefield 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 Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Wakefield by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Wakefield by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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