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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sheffield and Edinburgh is 255 miles. The road distance is 227 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £180.

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

The train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Edinburgh bus from?

Sheffield to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, which costs £20 - £95 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Sheffield to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Sheffield to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sheffield to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Edinburgh is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Sheffield to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh 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
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 30m
£35–180
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
6h 1m
£20–94
Drive 225.7 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Edinburgh225.7 mi
4h 22m
£55–80
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 26m
£71–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station180
6h 5m
£35–80
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopmegabus M20
7h 8m
£21–30
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 2m
£65–167
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 58m
£82–267
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 50m
£70–232

Sheffield to Edinburgh by train

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253.1 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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