There are 6 ways to get from Sheffield to Bristol by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 38m£70–210Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
5h 1m£11–20Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
4h 42m£15–43Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Sheffield to Bristol160.8 mi
3h 35m£15–20Train, fly
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
5h 31m£55–137Drive 160.4 mi
- Drive from Sheffield to Bristolcar 160.4 mi
3h 2m£39–56
Sheffield to Bristol by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Bristol is to bus which costs £11 - £20 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Bristol is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £70 - £210.
No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Sheffield and Bristol is 168 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £70 - £210.
The train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meads takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs hourly.
Sheffield to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Bristol is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £70 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £14 - £45 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Bristol, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £70–210 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 42m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–160
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–150
Train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Sheffield to Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sheffield to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Sheffield to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Bristol is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Sheffield to Bristol.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sheffield and Bristol. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






























