How to travel from Leeds to Sheffield

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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 46 km

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€11

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1h 30m

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Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Sheffield

Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Sheffield:

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Sheffield costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Sheffield is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.

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from Leeds to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Northern RailP23973
    5:49 PM1h11
    Leeds station (LDS)
    7:00 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    €51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern RailP23973
    5:49 PM1h11
    Leeds station (LDS)
    7:00 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    €51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX240
    12:55 AM0h05
    Leeds, Coach Station
    1:00 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    €81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailG89527
    7:45 PM0h45
    Leeds station (LDS)
    8:30 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    €51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG89521
    6:45 PM0h49
    Leeds station (LDS)
    7:34 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    €51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailP23981
    6:50 PM1h12
    Leeds station (LDS)
    8:02 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    €51One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:40 AM0h55
    Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
    1:35 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    €71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 AM0h50
    Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
    2:50 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    €81One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 AM0h50
    Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
    6:05 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    €81One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds 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 Leeds to Sheffield.

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

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Sheffield:

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Sheffield costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Sheffield is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 30m.

The Leeds to Sheffield distance is approximately 46 km.
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Sheffield is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds 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 Leeds to Sheffield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express to go to Sheffield by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, CrossCountry.
  • 13 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Sheffield often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), Manchester, Manchester Airport (MIA), 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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