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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Sheffield
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€102
Average price
€123
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
228 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Sheffield will cost around €123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €102.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Bristol for Sheffield on Wed, Nov 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 228 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
07:33AM2h46
Bristol10:19AMSheffield
€1021One-way
0 transfers
09:33AM2h44
Bristol12:17PMSheffield
€1301One-way
0 transfers
04:33PM2h45
Bristol07:18PMSheffield
€1311One-way
0 transfers
08:33AM2h46
Bristol11:19AMSheffield
€1311One-way
0 transfers
09:33AM2h44
Bristol12:17PMSheffield
€1301One-way
0 transfers
04:33PM2h45
Bristol07:18PMSheffield
€1311One-way
0 transfers
08:33AM2h46
Bristol11:19AMSheffield
€1311One-way
0 transfers
07:33AM2h46
Bristol10:19AMSheffield
€1021One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 228 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€117 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Sheffield train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 7:31 PM
Last updated at 7:31 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:33 AM Bristol | 2h46 | 10:19 AM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:33 AM Bristol | 2h46 | 11:19 AM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:33 AM Bristol | 2h44 | 12:17 PM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:33 PM Bristol | 2h45 | 7:18 PM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Bristol to Sheffield?
The best time to book your train from Bristol to Sheffield is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Bristol to Sheffield route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Bristol to Sheffield per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Bristol to Sheffield.
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Overview: Train from Bristol to Sheffield
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Sheffield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €43 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €15
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €43 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 04:39 |
Last train 21:04 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €15
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Bristol to Sheffield trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol and Sheffield from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 43m
Cheapest Price
€87
CrossCountry frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 26m
Cheapest Price
€203
Cross Country frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Sheffield
FAQs: Travel by train from Bristol 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 Bristol to Sheffield.
Cheap train tickets from Bristol to Sheffield can start from as little as €52 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bristol to Sheffield is €116; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Bristol to Sheffield train time is 2 h 41 min covering the 227 km long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Bristol to Sheffield leaves at 03: 54. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Bristol to Sheffield leaves at 20: 56.
There are 6 trains a day from Bristol to Sheffield which require at least one change with CrossCountry. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Bristol to Sheffield train with CrossCountry. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route from Bristol to Sheffield as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 56.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bristol Temple Meads, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Sheffield, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
A trip to Sheffield from Bristol is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 41 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Bristol to Sheffield is March.
You have options as you can travel to Sheffield from Bristol 2 different ways: coach or train.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Sheffield
Bristol
Sheffield
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Sheffield.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transit options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
Clifton Down
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Clifton Down
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
Montpelier
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Montpelier
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
Parson Street
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Parson Street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Bristol - bus stop on Bedminster Down Road. Towards Weston super Mare, bus stop outside Halfords on West Street.
Redland
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Redland
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: South Road bus stop opposite station towards Bristol. Bus stop on Redland Grove towards Severn Beach
St Andrews Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
9 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for St Andrews Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of St Andrew Road
Bristol, Airport
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
11 kmWifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
Dining
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Taxis
- Outside the main terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- £1
Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
Shower
- Cost £10
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main terminal
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main terminal
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
Public transit options for Bristol, Airport
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
The major train station for arrivals in Sheffield is Meadowhall. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Meadowhall for your journey to Sheffield from Bristol.
Meadowhall
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Meadowhall
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Sheffield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
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