The distance between Sunderland and Sheffield is around 199km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sunderland to Sheffield by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Sheffield.
Take the bus to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street.
Drive to Sheffield United F.C..
There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Sheffield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Sunderland and Sheffield is around 199km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (105 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Sunderland and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Sheffield. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle and Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
CrossCountry run train services between Sunderland and Sheffield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sunderland and Sheffield. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Sunderland and Sheffield. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sunderland and Sheffield. The distance is around 199km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 25m | £74($87) | hourly | 229km (142 miles) |
Bus | 3h 45m | £8($9) | once daily | 206km (128 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | £35($41) | on demand | 199km (124 miles) |
The following major airports near Sheffield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.