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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swindon 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 train which can get you there in 3h 8m. 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 train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Sheffield:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Sheffield costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
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How to get from Swindon to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 PM10h55Swindon4:55 AMSheffield$301One-way0 transfers
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6:00 PM10h55Swindon4:55 AMSheffield$301One-way0 transfers
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6:00 PM10h55Swindon4:55 AMSheffield$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Sheffield:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Sheffield costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Queen's Drive and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, Swindons Bus Company, Stagecoach West to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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