How to travel from Nottingham to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Sheffield is around 59km (37 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 45min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nottingham to Sheffield by train, bus, taxi 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 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
Operated byNorthern Rail+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Chesterfield Coach Station and then to Sheffield Centre Eyre Street/Cumberland Street.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration45min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Notts Cars

+ 5 others
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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration45min
  • Distance59km (37 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Sheffield by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 45min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).

The distance between Nottingham and Sheffield is around 59km (37 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 52km (32 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Nottingham and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 45min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Sheffield is to take a taxi which takes around 45min and will set you back approx £160 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Sheffield. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham 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 15m.

Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between Nottingham and Sheffield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Nottingham and Sheffield. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chesterfield Coach Station and Sheffield Centre Eyre Street/Cumberland Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Stagecoach East Midlands and Stagecoach Yorkshire run regular bus services between Nottingham and Sheffield. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 1h 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 Nottingham and Sheffield. The distance is around 59km (37 miles) by road and it will take around 45min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £19 ($22).

How do I get from Nottingham to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Sheffield

Transport options from Nottingham to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
£19($22)
hourly66km (41 miles)
Bus
2h 25m
£10($12)
hourly65km (40 miles)
Taxi
45min
£160($190)
on demand59km (37 miles)
Drive
45min
£7($8)
on demand59km (37 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