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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Sheffield is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Sheffield is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Sheffield Interchange/E3 via Black Boy PH and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Sheffield via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Watford to Sheffield?

The distance between Watford and Sheffield is 171 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Sheffield without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 2h 42m and costs £50 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Watford to Sheffield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Sheffield bus from?

Watford to Sheffield bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Sheffield train from?

Watford to Sheffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Watford to Sheffield?

The best way to get from Watford to Sheffield is to train via Birmingham which takes 2h 42m and costs £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Watford to Sheffield bus arrive?

Watford to Sheffield bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E3 station.

Where does the Watford to Sheffield train arrive?

Watford to Sheffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Watford to Sheffield?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Sheffield is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Watford to Sheffield.

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

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Where can I stay near Sheffield?

There are 1564+ hotels available in Sheffield.

Watford to Sheffield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Watford to Sheffield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 42m
£53–172
Drive 143.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Watford to Sheffieldcar 143.2 mi
2h 32m
£36–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Sheffield Interchange/E3bus Uk003
5h 3m
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4h 16m
£61–229
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
3h 6m
£37–214
Line 321 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 240
6h 58m
£38–68

Watford to Sheffield by train

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2h 42mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.4 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Sheffield via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Sheffield Interchange/E3 hourly, and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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