How to travel from Swindon to Sheffield

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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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €47.

Distance: 126 miles (204 km)

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Train

€22

Average price

Cheapest

€94

Average price

6h 39m

Average total duration

6h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 56m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 26m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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

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from Swindon to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX401 · NX560
08:14AM8h06
Swindon, Queen's Drive
04:20PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$271One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX401 · NX560
08:14AM8h06
Swindon, Queen's Drive
04:20PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$271One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP22617+CrossCountryC75328+East Midlands TrainsY12260
08:12AM3h29
Swindon station (SWI)
11:41AMSheffield station (SHF)
$2191One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP22795+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12268
09:20AM3h43
Swindon station (SWI)
01:03PMSheffield station (SHF)
$811One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP22622+CrossCountryC75334
10:42AM3h37
Swindon station (SWI)
02:19PMSheffield station (SHF)
$1421One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP22618+CrossCountryC75330
08:40AM3h38
Swindon station (SWI)
12:18PMSheffield station (SHF)
$1601One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX401 · NX560
08:10AM8h10
Swindon
04:20PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$271One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX401 · NX560
10:49AM7h36
Swindon, Queen's Drive
06:25PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$301One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX401 · NX560
10:45AM7h40
Swindon
06:25PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
$301One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Swindon 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 Swindon to Sheffield.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Swindon and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Sheffield costing on average $59 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 10m.

The distance from Swindon to Sheffield is approximately 126 miles (204 km).
The average frequency per day from Swindon to Sheffield is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swindon to Sheffield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swindon to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, first_great_western to go to Sheffield by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Sheffield by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Swindon to Sheffield:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Swindon 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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