How to travel from Stirling to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Sheffield is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Stirling to Sheffield 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 and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

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5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Sheffield by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).

The distance between Stirling and Sheffield is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Stirling and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Sheffield is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Sheffield. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling 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 4h 60m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, East Midlands Railways and Northern Rail run train services between Stirling and Sheffield. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Stirling and Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Stirling and Sheffield. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

How do I get from Stirling to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Sheffield

Transport options from Stirling to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 55m
£140($165)
hourly597km (371 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4hrs
£120($145)
hourly620km (385 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane4h 40m
£165($195)
hourly770km (478 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane5h 10m
£145($175)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane5h 30m
£175($210)
hourly855km (531 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane6h 10m
£160($190)
every 3 hours820km (510 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
£145($170)
every 2 hours486km (302 miles)
Train via Haymarket5hrs
£52($61)
every 4 hours480km (298 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£49($58)
on demand433km (269 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