How to travel from Southampton to Sheffield

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 $18, and a flight costs an average of $93.

Distance: 171 miles (276 km)

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$31

Average price

Cheapest

$96

Average price

$146

Average price

7h 14m

Average total duration

6h 44m

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30m

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4h 32m

Average total duration

4h 2m

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30m

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4h 5m

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1h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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CrossCountry

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Eastern Airways

Most popular airline

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

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from Southampton to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX032 · NX560
09:15AM9h25
Southampton, Coach Station
06:40PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$381One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX032 · NX560
07:50AM9h00
Southampton, University
04:50PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$371One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

AzulLM0366
12:00PM1h00
Southampton Airport
01:00PMManchester Airport
$2021One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayP60982+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12271
09:00AM4h41
Southampton Central (SOU)
01:41PMSheffield station (SHF)
$1291One-way
2 transfers
South Western RailwayP60981+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+LNERC41062+Northern Rail (3)Y25424
08:30AM5h18
Southampton Central (SOU)
01:48PMSheffield station (SHF)
$1261One-way
3 transfers
South Western RailwayL72804+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12265
08:00AM4h44
Southampton Central (SOU)
12:44PMSheffield station (SHF)
$1291One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX032 · NX564
04:15AM8h00
Southampton, Coach Station
12:15PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$391One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX032 · NX560
05:20AM9h05
Southampton, University
02:25PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$391One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX160 · NX131
08:55AM7h45
Southampton, Coach Station
04:40PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$551One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Sheffield

Travel to Sheffield 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 Southampton to Sheffield.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Southampton and Sheffield including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Sheffield costing on average $43 (€35).

A bus is $75 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Sheffield costing on average $93 (€76).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Sheffield is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 33m.

Bus takes on average 8h 0m.

The distance from Southampton to Sheffield is approximately 171 miles (276 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Sheffield is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Sheffield as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Sheffield:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Southampton to Sheffield:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Sheffield often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sheffield and these popular destinations at a great price.
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