How to travel from Bradford to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Bradford and Sheffield is around 68km (42 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 50min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bradford to Sheffield by train, bus, taxi 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 Leeds and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration50min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Metro Taxis Bradford

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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration50min
  • Distance68km (42 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Bradford to Sheffield by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).

The distance between Bradford and Sheffield is around 68km (42 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 50km (31 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Bradford and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bradford to Sheffield is to take a taxi which takes around 50min and will set you back approx £120 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Sheffield. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds and Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Bradford and Sheffield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Bradford and Sheffield. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and Sheffield. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Sheffield. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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 Bradford and Sheffield. The distance is around 68km (42 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).

How do I get from Bradford to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and Sheffield

Transport options from Bradford to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
£35($41)
hourly76km (47 miles)
Bus
1h 50m
£6($7)
once daily74km (46 miles)
Taxi
50min
£120($140)
on demand68km (42 miles)
Drive
50min
£12($14)
on demand68km (42 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