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Compare train and bus for Wakefield to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Sheffield:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Sheffield costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $10 (€9) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6 (-€5). The journey takes 42m versus 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Wakefield to Sheffield
How to get from Wakefield to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wakefield to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX5647:30 AM1h15Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk8:45 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX5647:30 AM1h15Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk8:45 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G011408:27 AM0h28Wakefield Westgate (WKF)8:55 AMSheffield station (SHF)$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
P238818:03 AM0h58Wakefield Westgate (WKF)9:01 AMSheffield station (SHF)$121One-way0 transfers
G894549:00 AM0h32Wakefield Westgate (WKF)9:32 AMSheffield station (SHF)$141One-way0 transfers
G894048:55 AM0h40Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)9:35 AMSheffield station (SHF)$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Sheffield:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Sheffield costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with National Express to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Sheffield by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, CrossCountry.
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