How to travel from Sheffield to Glasgow, United Kingdom
The distance between Sheffield and Glasgow is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sheffield to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glasgow → Sheffield if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£110($135)
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4 similiar routes
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Train via Manchester Piccadilly
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Glasgow Central.
- Duration4h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£41($49)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Glasgow.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£22($26)
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Glasgow
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($135).
The distance between Sheffield and Glasgow is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (204 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Sheffield and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £110 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Glasgow. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, East Midlands Railways and Northern Rail run train services between Sheffield and Glasgow. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Sheffield and Glasgow. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sheffield to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cathedral and Meadowhall Interchange. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Sheffield and Glasgow. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. The distance is around 407km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Glasgow
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly + 4 similar | 3h 15m | £110($135) | hourly | 568km (353 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 25m | £170($200) | hourly | 570km (354 miles) |
| Train to Leicester, plane | 4hrs | £180($215) | hourly | 751km (467 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 4h 45m | £165($200) | hourly | 806km (501 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 50m | £135($160) | hourly | 603km (375 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly + 1 similar | 4h 20m | £41($49) | every 4 hours | 426km (265 miles) |
| Train | 5h 10m | £150($180) | twice daily | 506km (314 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | £22($26) | twice daily | 464km (289 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | £46($55) | on demand | 407km (253 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sheffield and Glasgow
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Glasgow
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Glasgow