How to travel from Aberdeen to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Sheffield is around 480km (298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Sheffield by train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £440($525)
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Train via Edinburgh

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)

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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance565km (351 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Sheffield by train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around £115 ($135) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £440 ($525).

The distance between Aberdeen and Sheffield is around 480km (298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (261 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Aberdeen and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Sheffield is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £440 ($525).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £115 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Sheffield. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, LNER and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Aberdeen and Sheffield. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Sheffield. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Sheffield United F.C.. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Sheffield. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to Sheffield is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Sheffield. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Sheffield. The distance is around 565km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around £185 ($220).

How do I get from Aberdeen to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Sheffield

Transport options from Aberdeen to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar
2h 35m
£440($525)
hourly522km (325 miles)
Plane and Train3h 5m
£115($135)
hourly523km (325 miles)
Fly to Durham (MME), Train3h 25m
£250($295)
once daily480km (298 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train3h 35m
£225($270)
hourly679km (422 miles)
Train via Edinburgh + 1 similar
6h 30m
£170($200)
every 3 hours634km (394 miles)
Train6h 50m
£185($220)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£64($76)
on demand565km (351 miles)

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Airports near Sheffield

The following major airports near Sheffield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Sheffield
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Sheffield
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Sheffield