How to travel from Glasgow to Sheffield

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $54.

Distance: 204 miles (329 km)

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Flight

$53

Average price

$101

Average price

$49

Average price

Cheapest

7h 8m

Average total duration

6h 38m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 55m

Average total duration

4h 25m

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30m

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4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.0 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

Megabus

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London North Eastern Railway

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easyJet

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from Glasgow to Sheffield

How to get from Glasgow to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX591 · NX131
    9:15 AM8h45
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    6:00 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $741One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX180
    7:55 PM7h25
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    3:20 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $631One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1479 · BA1368
    12:15 PM3h30
    Glasgow International Airport
    3:45 PMManchester Airport
    $9861One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ScotrailY39332+London North Eastern RailwayC40900+CrossCountryC75090
    9:30 AM5h10
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    2:40 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $1021One-way
    2 transfers
  • ScotrailY39485+London North Eastern RailwayC40943+CrossCountryC75078
    5:00 PM4h41
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    9:41 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $971One-way
    2 transfers
  • ScotrailY39433+London North Eastern RailwayC40924+CrossCountryC75099
    2:00 PM4h41
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    6:41 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $1131One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX183 · NX195
    10:30 AM8h25
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    6:55 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX183 · NX131
    7:30 AM8h50
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    4:20 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX181 · NX172 · NX131
    11:00 PM11h50
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    10:50 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $881One-way
    2 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1497 · BA1360
    6:00 AM3h45
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:45 AMManchester Airport
    $3271One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1489 · BA1378
    5:50 PM3h35
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:25 PMManchester Airport
    $3271One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1473 · BA1378
    4:45 PM4h40
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:25 PMManchester Airport
    $3271One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Sheffield

Travel to Sheffield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Sheffield.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Sheffield including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Sheffield:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Sheffield costing on average $32 (€26).

A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Sheffield costing on average $54 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Sheffield is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 31m.

Bus takes on average 5h 25m.

The distance from Glasgow to Sheffield is approximately 204 miles (329 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Sheffield is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Sheffield as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Sheffield:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Sheffield by train.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Sheffield by flight.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Sheffield often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sheffield and these popular destinations at a great price.
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