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Compare train and bus 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 $8. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$22 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
G93455Cheapest
NX131Fastest
C75198Other options
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Y11817+
C43547
Y11997+
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YC843 · NX131
YC840 · NX131
YC843 · NX131Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from York to Sheffield
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Sheffield:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Sheffield costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- 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 train and bus 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 (3), TransPennine Express, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), Cross Country.
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