The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sheffield to St Ives
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
12 h 20 m
Average duration
12 h 26 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sheffield to St Ives is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to St Ives will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.
Of the 2 buses that leave Sheffield for St Ives every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 448 km distance in an average of 12 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 31 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Sheffield to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £61.
Distance: 448 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £100 Average Price | £174 Average Price |
12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sheffield to St Ives
Buses from Sheffield to St Ives run on average 8 times per day, taking around 11h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 22:20. The fastest coach covers the 448 km distance in 12h 20m.
Distance 448 km |
Average bus duration 11h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 12h 20m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 22:20 |
Bus providers: National Express from Sheffield to St IvesYou can travel by bus between Sheffield to St Ives with National Express for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sheffield to St Ives coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to St Ives 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 St Ives, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and St Ives
- 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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