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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sheffield and Edinburgh is 266 miles. The road distance is 227.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £110 - £180.

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

The train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Edinburgh bus from?

Sheffield to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Edinburgh train from?

Sheffield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Sheffield to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Sheffield to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Edinburgh train arrive?

Sheffield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Edinburgh is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Sheffield to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Sheffield to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 45m
£110–180
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 59m
£30–64
Drive 225.9 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Edinburghcar 225.9 mi
4h 24m
£56–81
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 4m
£72–161
Train via Doncaster
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 52m
£55–172
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 12m
£77–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
6h 5m
£35–65
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 1m
£97–221
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 4m
£66–173

Sheffield to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 264.9 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–180 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 5h 20m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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