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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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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$11 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Sheffield:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wakefield to Sheffield costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), Cross Country.
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