How to travel from Bristol to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and Sheffield is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bristol to Sheffield by train, car and plane. 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 Sheffield.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to Sheffield.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance277km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Bristol to Sheffield by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).

The distance between Bristol and Sheffield is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Bristol and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £32 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Sheffield. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

CrossCountry run train services between Bristol and Sheffield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Bristol and Sheffield. We recommend that you drive to Sheffield United F.C.. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Sheffield. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Bristol and Sheffield. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Bristol to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Sheffield

Transport options from Bristol to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£95($110)
hourly269km (167 miles)
Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
£115($135)
hourly724km (450 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
£155($180)
hourly826km (513 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£32($38)
on demand277km (172 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