There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield to Fairbourne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Fairbournetrain
6h 20m£83–140Drive 138.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sheffield to Fairbournecar 138.7 mi
3h 1m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotelbus X85
- Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Stanley Roadbus G21
9h 31mTrain via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Fairbournetrain
6h 33m£66–121
Sheffield to Fairbourne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Fairbourne is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Fairbourne is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Fairbourne. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Stanley Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Machynlleth Town Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Fairbourne. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Fairbourne via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Sheffield and Fairbourne is 202 miles. The road distance is 139.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Fairbourne without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Sheffield to Fairbourne, including transfers.
Sheffield to Fairbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Fairbourne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Fairbourne is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Fairbourne, Wales?
You can take a train from Sheffield to Fairbourne via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Stanley Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, Wynnstay Arms Hotel, and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 9h 31m.
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Fairbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Stockport to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Stanley Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Sheffield to Fairbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Sheffield to Fairbourne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Fairbourne is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Sheffield to Fairbourne.
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