How to travel from Middlesbrough to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and Sheffield is around 160km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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.

👋 Also check out SheffieldMiddlesbrough if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Darlington

Take the train to Darlington and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($74)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance160km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Sheffield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Middlesbrough and Sheffield is around 160km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Middlesbrough and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Sheffield. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds and Sheffield. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Middlesbrough and Sheffield. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 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 Middlesbrough and Sheffield. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

National Express run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Sheffield. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Sheffield. instead which will take 2h 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 Middlesbrough and Sheffield. The distance is around 160km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).

How do I get from Middlesbrough to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Sheffield

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Darlington + 1 similar
2hrs
£63($74)
hourly177km (110 miles)
Train2h 20m
£45($53)
every 2 hours183km (114 miles)
Bus
2h 60m
£8($9)
once daily162km (100 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£28($33)
on demand160km (99 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