How to travel from Edinburgh to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh and Sheffield is around 366km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield by train, bus, 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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Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
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Train

Take the train to Sheffield.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
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Bus to Sheffield

Take the bus to Sheffield.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance366km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Sheffield by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Edinburgh and Sheffield is around 366km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 307km (190 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Edinburgh and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Sheffield. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

CrossCountry run train services between Edinburgh and Sheffield. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Edinburgh and Sheffield. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Meadowhall and Sheffield Centre Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Sheffield. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Sheffield. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Edinburgh and Sheffield. The distance is around 366km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Sheffield

Transport options from Edinburgh to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£145($170)
hourly550km (342 miles)
Plane and Train3h 50m
£280($330)
hourly587km (365 miles)
Train
4hrs
£145($170)
every 2 hours428km (266 miles)
Bus to Sheffield + 1 similar
6h 20m
£25($29)
once daily394km (245 miles)
Bus6h 25m
£29($34)
once daily385km (239 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£42($50)
on demand366km (227 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