There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield to Harlech 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 Harlechtrain
6h 59m£80–123Drive 136.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sheffield to Harlechcar 136.8 mi
3h 1m£34–49Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Drive from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Harlechcar
8h 10m£44–74Train 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 Harlechtrain
7h 16m£62–112
Sheffield to Harlech by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Harlech is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Harlech is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Sheffield and Harlech is 215 miles. The road distance is 137.6 miles.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Sheffield to Harlech, including transfers.
Sheffield to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Harlech is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Sheffield to Harlech.
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What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Harlech, Wales?
You can take a train from Sheffield to Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 59m.
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Stockport to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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