How to travel from Blackpool to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Sheffield is around 147km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Blackpool to Sheffield by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance152km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Sheffield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £18 ($21).

The distance between Blackpool and Sheffield is around 147km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 115km (72 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Blackpool and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £18 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Sheffield. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Blackpool and Sheffield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Sheffield. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Sheffield. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Sheffield. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Blackpool and Sheffield. The distance is around 152km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).

How do I get from Blackpool to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Sheffield

Transport options from Blackpool to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
£34($40)
hourly147km (92 miles)
Train via Manchester Oxford Road2h 25m
£42($50)
hourly147km (92 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
£12($14)
twice daily150km (93 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£18($21)
on demand152km (94 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