How to travel from Leicester to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Leicester and Sheffield is around 101km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Leicester 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 Sheffield.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance101km (63 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leicester and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Leicester to Sheffield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £18 ($21).

The distance between Leicester and Sheffield is around 101km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (53 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Leicester and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leicester to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £18 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Sheffield. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester 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 1h 20m.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Leicester and Sheffield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Leicester and Sheffield. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Leicester and Sheffield. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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 Leicester and Sheffield. The distance is around 101km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £25 ($30).

How do I get from Leicester to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Leicester and Sheffield

Transport options from Leicester to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
£25($30)
hourly107km (66 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
£7($8)
4 times a day111km (69 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£18($21)
on demand101km (63 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