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Compare bus, train, and flight for Southampton to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 302 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 302, while a flight costs an average of DKK 2,957.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
DKK 814 Average price | DKK 302 Average price Cheapest | DKK 2,957 Average price | DKK 476 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Southampton to Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Southampton to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Sheffield:
A bus is DKK 512 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Sheffield costing on average DKK 814.
A bus is DKK 2,655 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Sheffield costing on average DKK 2,957.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (3h 51m by train vs 3h 57m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 814 compared to roughly DKK 476 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Sheffield
How to get from Southampton to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX032 · NX467
7:50 PM 9h05 Southampton, University 4:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) DKK 136 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX032 · NX467
7:50 PM 9h05 Southampton, University 4:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) DKK 136 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- XC025500 · G00860 · W29776
8:50 AM 4h27 Southampton Central (SOU) 1:17 PM Sheffield station (SHF) DKK 876 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
SW808400 · L79931 · Q22186+
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross8:34 AM 5h15 Southampton Central (SOU) 1:49 PM Sheffield station (SHF) DKK 709 1 One-way 5 transfers- SW810100 · L80158+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
C317489:56 AM 5h52 Southampton Central (SOU) 3:48 PM Sheffield station (SHF) DKK 743 1 One-way 4 transfers - SW808100+G00867 · W29782
10:34 AM 4h40 Southampton Central (SOU) 3:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) DKK 876 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX032 · NX467
7:35 PM 9h20 Southampton, Coach Station 4:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) DKK 136 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX032 · NX564
1:05 PM 9h25 Southampton, University 10:30 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) DKK 207 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX032 · NX560
6:30 AM 8h15 Southampton, University 2:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) DKK 248 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA8854 · BA89177:40 PM 12h20 Southampton Airport 8:00 AM Leeds Bradford International Airport DKK 2,851 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Sheffield:
A bus is DKK 512 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Sheffield costing on average DKK 814.
A bus is DKK 2,655 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Sheffield costing on average DKK 2,957.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Sheffield as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- 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 Loganair, British Airways to go to Sheffield by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, South Western Railway to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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