How to travel from Sheffield to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Bristol is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sheffield to Bristol by train, car and plane. 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 Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Train to Leeds, Fly

Take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance278km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Bristol by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £73 ($86) and will take around 3h 45m. 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 £32 ($38).

The distance between Sheffield and Bristol is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Bristol is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £32 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £73 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Bristol. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

CrossCountry run train services between Sheffield and Bristol. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Sheffield and Bristol. We recommend that you drive to Bristol. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Sheffield and Bristol. The distance is around 278km (172 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 Sheffield to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Bristol

Transport options from Sheffield to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
£95($110)
hourly269km (167 miles)
Train to Leeds, Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
£115($135)
hourly725km (450 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
£73($86)
hourly692km (430 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£32($38)
on demand278km (172 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol