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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Sheffield
How to get from Oxford to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX160 · NX13110:45 AM5h50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station4:35 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX160 · NX13110:45 AM5h50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station4:35 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C72327 · C753401:39 PM2h35Oxford station (OXF)4:14 PMSheffield station (SHF)$1201One-way1 transfer
Other options
C72305 · C749229:40 AM2h37Oxford station (OXF)12:17 PMSheffield station (SHF)$1201One-way1 transfer
C72310 · C7492310:39 AM2h38Oxford station (OXF)1:17 PMSheffield station (SHF)$1201One-way1 transfer
C72315 · C7533311:39 AM2h39Oxford station (OXF)2:18 PMSheffield station (SHF)$1201One-way1 transfer
NX160 · NX1315:45 PM4h35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:20 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$381One-way1 transfer
NX160 · NX1312:10 PM6h05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station8:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$381One-way1 transfer
UCX5 · NX2402:50 PM6h55Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station9:45 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Sheffield:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Sheffield costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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