The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
51 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Sheffield will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 14 buses that leave Leeds for Sheffield every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX195
NX131
NX131
NX131
NX131
NX131
NX240
NX180
NX466
NX195Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leeds to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 46 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price |
1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leeds to Sheffield bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Sheffield coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX131 | 05:35 Leeds, Coach Station | 0h50 | 06:25 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 06:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h00 | 07:45 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX131 | 07:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h05 | 08:50 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX131 | 09:55 Leeds, Coach Station | 0h55 | 10:50 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX131 | 11:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h00 | 12:45 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX131 | 13:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 0h55 | 14:45 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX131 | 15:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h00 | 16:05 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX131 | 17:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 18:10 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX195 | 18:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 0h55 | 18:55 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX131 | 18:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 0h55 | 19:35 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:55 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0h55 | 00:50 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX466 | 23:59 Leeds, Coach Station | 0h51 | 00:50 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 27 November | |||||
NX240 | 00:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 0h50 | 00:55 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX180 | 02:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 0h50 | 03:20 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Sheffield
Buses from Leeds to Sheffield run on average 11 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £2 by train.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 46 km distance in 36m.
Distance 46 km |
Average bus duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 36m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from Leeds to SheffieldYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Sheffield with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as £2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leeds to Sheffield coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Sheffield by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leeds, Coach Station, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Sheffield
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Ritazza (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 757, 737
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Costa Coffee (in the station)
- Upper Crust (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 1, 7, 8, 24, 25 Train: Sheffield Station
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