How to travel from Glasgow to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow and Sheffield is around 408km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Glasgow 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 Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £110($135)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Preston then Manchester Piccadilly and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)

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Bus

Take the bus to Sheffield Meadowhall.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance408km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Sheffield by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($135).

The distance between Glasgow and Sheffield is around 408km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (204 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Glasgow and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Sheffield is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £110 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Sheffield. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Glasgow and Sheffield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Glasgow and Sheffield. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Meadowhall and Cathedral. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Glasgow and Sheffield. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Sheffield. The distance is around 408km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

How do I get from Glasgow to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Sheffield

Transport options from Glasgow to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train + 4 similar
3h 20m
£110($135)
hourly572km (355 miles)
Plane and Train3h 25m
£170($200)
hourly570km (354 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train3h 60m
£180($215)
hourly753km (468 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train4h 45m
£165($200)
hourly807km (502 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4hrs
£135($160)
hourly606km (377 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
£110($130)
hourly426km (265 miles)
Train to Sheffield5h 25m
£150($180)
6 times a week506km (314 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
£25($30)
twice daily480km (298 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£46($55)
on demand408km (254 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