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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Leeds is to rideshare which costs £3 - £7 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Leeds is to train which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield and arriving at Leeds. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Sheffield to Leeds?

The distance between Sheffield and Leeds is 37 miles. The road distance is 34.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £19.

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

The train from Sheffield to Leeds takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Leeds bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Leeds train from?

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

Train or bus from Sheffield to Leeds?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Leeds is to train which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £13 and takes 1h.

Where does the Sheffield to Leeds bus arrive?

Sheffield to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Leeds train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sheffield to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Leeds is 35 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Sheffield to Leeds.

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

Book your Sheffield to Leeds train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Sheffield to Leeds bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2442+ hotels available in Leeds.

Can I share a ride from Sheffield to Leeds?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sheffield and Leeds. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Sheffield to Leeds - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Sheffield to Leeds by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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 Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
40 min
£6–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
1h
£3–13
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Sheffield to Leedsrideshare 35 mi
1h
£3–7
Drive 34.7 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Leedscar 34.7 mi
43 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sheffield to Leedstaxi 34.7 mi
43 min
£150–180

Sheffield to Leeds by train

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Distance: 37.1 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Leeds, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 40 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £5–13 and the journey takes 1h. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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