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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €90 Average price |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Southampton to Sheffield 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 Southampton to Sheffield:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Sheffield costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with Eastern Airways to go to Sheffield by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Sheffield by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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