How to travel from Perth to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Sheffield is around 484km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Perth to Sheffield by train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance484km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Perth to Sheffield by train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £465 ($550).

The distance between Perth and Sheffield is around 484km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Perth and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Sheffield is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £465 ($550).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £130 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Sheffield. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Sheffield. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Perth and Sheffield. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Perth and Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Sheffield United F.C.. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Perth and Sheffield. The distance is around 484km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).

How do I get from Perth to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Sheffield

Transport options from Perth to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 30m
£145($170)
hourly627km (389 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane4h 40m
£135($160)
hourly668km (415 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 45m
£130($155)
hourly672km (418 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane5h 15m
£170($200)
hourly799km (496 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane5h 30m
£155($180)
every 3 hours768km (477 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 10m
£465($550)
hourly668km (415 miles)
Train
5h 40m
£150($180)
every 2 hours518km (322 miles)
Drive
5hrs
£55($65)
on demand484km (301 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