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.
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 from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield.
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Take the train to Preston then Manchester Piccadilly and then to Sheffield.
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Take the bus to Sheffield Meadowhall.
Drive to Sheffield United F.C..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train + 4 similar | 3h 20m | £110($135) | hourly | 572km (355 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 25m | £170($200) | hourly | 570km (354 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 60m | £180($215) | hourly | 753km (468 miles) |
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 4h 45m | £165($200) | hourly | 807km (502 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4hrs | £135($160) | hourly | 606km (377 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | £110($130) | hourly | 426km (265 miles) |
Train to Sheffield | 5h 25m | £150($180) | 6 times a week | 506km (314 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | £25($30) | twice daily | 480km (298 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | £46($55) | on demand | 408km (254 miles) |
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