How to travel from Norwich to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Sheffield is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Norwich to Sheffield by train 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 Peterborough then Doncaster and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Sheffield by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).

The distance between Norwich and Sheffield is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Norwich and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Sheffield. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough, Doncaster and Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Norwich and Sheffield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Norwich and Sheffield. We recommend that you drive to Sheffield United F.C.. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough then Doncaster and then to Sheffield. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Norwich and Sheffield. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Sheffield

Transport options from Norwich to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
£52($61)
hourly294km (183 miles)
Train to Sheffield3h 60m
£51($60)
every 2 hours284km (177 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£27($32)
on demand238km (148 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