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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield is to bus via Castle Square To Cathedral which costs £18 - £26 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £35 - £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 34m.

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 which takes 3h 34m and costs £35 - £180.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield takes 3h 34m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sheffield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sheffield train from?

Edinburgh to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £85 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sheffield bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Sheffield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sheffield train arrive?

Edinburgh to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Sheffield is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 1572+ hotels available in Sheffield.

Edinburgh to Sheffield - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 34m
£35–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
5h 49m
£17–81
Drive 226 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sheffieldcar 226 mi
4h 23m
£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 56m
£66–196
Bus via Castle Square To Cathedral
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus megabus M20
5h 58m
£18–26
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
6h 10m
£35–80
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 30m
£54–166
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 19m
£57–222

Edinburgh to Sheffield by train

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3h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253.1 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £14–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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