How to travel from Wakefield to Sheffield

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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

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$11

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1h 8m

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38m

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30m

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1h 28m

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58m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail (3)

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from Wakefield to Sheffield

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

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

Northern Rail (3)
07:04AM0h51
Wakefield
07:55AMSheffield
$71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)
07:04AM0h51
Wakefield
07:55AMSheffield
$71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)
07:04AM0h51
Wakefield
07:55AMSheffield
$71One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Sheffield.

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There are 2 options to travel between Wakefield and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Wakefield to Sheffield is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Wakefield to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 28m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 40m.

The distance from Wakefield to Sheffield is approximately 20 miles (33 km).
The average frequency per day from Wakefield to Sheffield is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Wakefield to Sheffield:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wakefield to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Wakefield to Sheffield:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Wakefield 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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