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.
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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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Sheffield.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street.
Drive to Sheffield United F.C..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 25m | £34($40) | hourly | 147km (92 miles) |
Train via Manchester Oxford Road | 2h 25m | £42($50) | hourly | 147km (92 miles) |
Bus | 3h 10m | £12($14) | twice daily | 150km (93 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | £18($21) | on demand | 152km (94 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Sheffield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.