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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 42m and costs £55 - £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 48m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sheffield and Edinburgh is 255 miles. The road distance is 227.2 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 via Doncaster which takes 3h 42m and costs £55 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 42m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 5m.

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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), 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 24m to drive from Sheffield to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 42m
£55–172
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 40m
£26–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
6h 5m
£35–60
Drive 225.9 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Edinburghcar 225.9 mi
4h 24m
£56–81
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 4m
£73–161
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 48m
£110–180
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 12m
£77–137
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 1m
£97–221
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 57m
£69–171

Sheffield to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 253.2 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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