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Compare bus and train for York to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$20 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Sheffield:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Sheffield costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom York to Sheffield
How to get from York to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Sheffield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C088918:59 AM1h22York station (YRK)10:21 AMSheffield station (SHF)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
C088918:59 AM1h22York station (YRK)10:21 AMSheffield station (SHF)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G009147:37 PM0h44York station (YRK)8:21 PMSheffield station (SHF)$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
G88965 · P239139:24 AM2h37York station (YRK)12:01 PMSheffield station (SHF)$141One-way1 transfer
P288491:11 PM1h24York station (YRK)2:35 PMSheffield station (SHF)$161One-way0 transfers
P288534:58 PM1h23York station (YRK)6:21 PMSheffield station (SHF)$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 PM2h00York, Train Station5:45 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM2h00York, Train Station10:00 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$101One-way0 transfers
YC843 · NX24010:12 PM2h58York, Station Rd1:10 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$121One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Sheffield:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Sheffield costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Sheffield as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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