Rome2Rio

How to get fromSouthampton to Sheffieldby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Sheffield

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Sheffield by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Sheffieldtrain train Southampton Central - Newcastle / ...
    3h 32m
    £110–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus bus 131 / ...
    6h 25m
    £40–102

  3. Drive  197.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Sheffieldcar car 197.6 mi
    3h 31m
    £49–71

  4. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3h 31m
    £89–226

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 2m
    £117–167

  6. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield
    4h 16m
    £113–194

  7. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 15m
    £110–362

  8. Fly Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane SOU - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 39m
    £88–275

Southampton to Sheffield by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southampton to Sheffield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Sheffield once daily. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers