What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Sheffield?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Sheffield is to rideshare which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Sheffield?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Sheffield is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Sheffield?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Sheffield Interchange - City Centre. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Sheffield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leicester and arriving at Sheffield. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Leicester to Sheffield?

The distance between Leicester and Sheffield is 66 miles. The road distance is 63 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Sheffield without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Sheffield without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £30 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Sheffield?

The train from Leicester to Sheffield takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Sheffield bus from?

Leicester to Sheffield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Sheffield train from?

Leicester to Sheffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Sheffield?

The best way to get from Leicester to Sheffield is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £16 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Leicester to Sheffield bus arrive?

Leicester to Sheffield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Interchange - City Centre station.

Where does the Leicester to Sheffield train arrive?

Leicester to Sheffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Sheffield?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Sheffield is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Leicester to Sheffield.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Sheffield?

Book your Leicester to Sheffield train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Sheffield?

Book your Leicester to Sheffield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sheffield?

There are 1732+ hotels available in Sheffield.

Can I share a ride from Leicester to Sheffield?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leicester and Sheffield. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leicester to Sheffield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Sheffield by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
1h 6m
£30–45
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leicestershire to Sheffieldrideshare 64.2 mi
1h 35m
£6–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus Uk900 / ...
2h 10m
£7–16
Drive 62.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Sheffieldcar 62.6 mi
1h 17m
£16–23

Leicester to Sheffield by train

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Distance: 65.4 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Sheffield, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange - City Centre every 4 hours. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 2h 10m. National Express also services this route 5 times a day.

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