How to travel from Carlisle to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Carlisle and Sheffield is around 242km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Carlisle 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.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance256km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Sheffield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).

The distance between Carlisle and Sheffield is around 242km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (120 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Carlisle and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Sheffield. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carlisle to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

TransPennine Express Service, East Midlands Railways, Northern Rail and West Coast Railways run train services between Carlisle and Sheffield. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Carlisle and Sheffield. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle 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 once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

National Express run regular bus services between Carlisle and Sheffield. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then 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 Carlisle and Sheffield. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

How do I get from Carlisle to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Sheffield

Transport options from Carlisle to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 5m
£30($35)
every 2 hours263km (164 miles)
Train to Sheffield4hrs
£59($70)
once a week242km (151 miles)
Train via Normanton6h 10m
£13($15)
once a week252km (157 miles)
Bus
4h 60m
£13($15)
once daily262km (163 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£45($53)
on demand256km (159 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