What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3 which costs £25 - £110 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 34m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Sheffield?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Sheffield Interchange/E2. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Sheffield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Sheffield. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sheffield is 255 miles. The road distance is 227.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Sheffield without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 34m and costs £65 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sheffield bus from?

Edinburgh to Sheffield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sheffield train from?

Edinburgh to Sheffield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 34m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3, which costs £25 - £110 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sheffield bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Sheffield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sheffield train arrive?

Edinburgh to Sheffield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Sheffield is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Edinburgh to Sheffield.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

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Where can I stay near Sheffield?

There are 1718+ hotels available in Sheffield.

Edinburgh to Sheffield - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 34m
£66–180
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
5h 48m
£26–106
Drive 226 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sheffieldcar 226 mi
4h 24m
£56–80
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5h 48m
£66–202
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 49m
£130–190
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
4h 24m
£91–169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
6h 10m
£40–110
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
4h 27m
£74–166
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 10m
£78–199

Edinburgh to Sheffield by train

127Weekly Trains

3h 34mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.4 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Sheffield, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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