How to travel from Sunderland to Sheffield, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Sheffield.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance199km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Sheffield

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Sunderland to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Sheffield

Transport options from Sunderland to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
£74($87)
hourly229km (142 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
£8($9)
once daily206km (128 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
£35($41)
on demand199km (124 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