How to travel from York to Sheffield

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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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Driving

$20

Average price

$10

Average price

Cheapest

$21

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 17m

Average total duration

1h 47m

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1h 15m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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CO2 emissions

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from York to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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).

The fastest way to travel from York to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between York and Sheffield including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from York to Sheffield among Omio's users.

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from York to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Northern RailC08891
    8:59 AM1h22
    York station (YRK)
    10:21 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern RailC08891
    8:59 AM1h22
    York station (YRK)
    10:21 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00914
    7:37 PM0h44
    York station (YRK)
    8:21 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailG88965 · P23913
    9:24 AM2h37
    York station (YRK)
    12:01 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $141One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailP28849
    1:11 PM1h24
    York station (YRK)
    2:35 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailP28853
    4:58 PM1h23
    York station (YRK)
    6:21 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 PM2h00
    York, Train Station
    5:45 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM2h00
    York, Train Station
    10:00 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressYC843 · NX240
    10:12 PM2h58
    York, Station Rd
    1:10 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $121One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from York 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 York to Sheffield.

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There are 2 options to travel between York and Sheffield including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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).

The fastest way to travel from York to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 47m.

The distance from York to Sheffield is approximately 42 miles (69 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Sheffield is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to Sheffield:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from York to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from York 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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