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from Sheffield to Birmingham

You can get from Sheffield to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Sheffield to Birmingham on 30 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:00Sheffield, Meadowhall2h15 12:15Birmingham
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£101One-way
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13:20Sheffield, Meadowhall2h15 15:35Birmingham
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£71One-way
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06:30Sheffield1h22 07:52Birmingham New Street
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£461One-way
07:53Sheffield1h15 09:08Birmingham New Street
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£581One-way
05:56Sheffield1h28 07:24Birmingham New Street
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£461One-way

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Mon
30 May
£46Cross Country
£6Megabus
Tue
31 May
£46Cross Country
£9Megabus
Wed
1 Jun
£46Cross Country
£8National Express
Thu
2 Jun
£28Cross Country
£6Megabus
Fri
3 Jun
£27Cross Country
£6Megabus
Sat
4 Jun
£27Cross Country
£6Megabus
Sun
5 Jun
£28Cross Country
£9Megabus
Mon
6 Jun
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£6Megabus
Tue
7 Jun
£57Cross Country
£8National Express
Wed
8 Jun
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£9Megabus
Thu
9 Jun
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£6Megabus
Fri
10 Jun
£46Cross Country
£6Megabus
Sat
11 Jun
£22Cross Country
£6Megabus
Sun
12 Jun
£27Cross Country
£9Megabus
Mon
13 Jun
£46Cross Country
£6Megabus
Tue
14 Jun
£46Cross Country
£9Megabus
Thu
16 Jun
£58Cross Country
£8National Express
Fri
17 Jun
£46Cross Country
£6Megabus
Sat
18 Jun
£22Cross Country
£6Megabus

Travel Information between Sheffield and Birmingham

distanceDistance64 miles (104 km)
modeAvailable travel modesCoach or train
priceTicket price range£6 - £55
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £6 • 1 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • £55 • 1 h 4 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or Cross Country

Take a coach or train to travel 64 miles (104 km) to Birmingham from Sheffield. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 4 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £6. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Megabus or Cross Country among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Sheffield to Birmingham.

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FAQs

How do I go from Sheffield to Birmingham?

You can travel between Sheffield and Birmingham 2 different ways: coach or train.

What is the cheapest way from Sheffield to Birmingham?

A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Birmingham, which costs on average £6.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Birmingham:

A coach is about £48 less than a train, which costs on average £55 for this route.

What is the quickest way from Sheffield to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get to Birmingham from Sheffield is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 4 min.

There are alternative travel options to Birmingham that can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 1 h 45 min.

How many miles are between Sheffield and Birmingham

The Sheffield to Birmingham distance is approximately 64 miles (104 km).

How many scheduled departures are there a day from Sheffield to Birmingham?

The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Birmingham is:

  • Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Sheffield to Birmingham as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

Where do I depart from Sheffield? Where do I arrive in Birmingham?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Sheffield to Birmingham:

  • Coaches mostly leave from Sheffield and tend to arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly leave from Sheffield and tend to arrive in Birmingham New Street.

Which travel operators can get me from Sheffield to Birmingham?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • Megabus can get you to Birmingham by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Megabus from Sheffield to Birmingham for £6 on Omio.
  • Travel with Cross Country for trains to Birmingham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Cross Country Sheffield to Birmingham tickets on Omio for £55.

What is another destination I should add to my tour from Sheffield to Birmingham?

Many of our customers who book a trip from Sheffield to Birmingham often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like London, Manchester or Glasgow. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Sheffield and Birmingham itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Birmingham and any of these top destinations today!

How early should I book Sheffield to Birmingham tickets online to score the best deals?

When planning your trip to Birmingham from Sheffield, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Coach tickets cost on average £6 one way.
  • Train tickets are costing on average £55 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Sheffield to Birmingham online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.