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How to get to Sheffield by bus
| Routes | 34 |
| Trips per day | 251 |
| bus lines | 3 |
| Stations | 3 |
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About Sheffield
Sheffield is also known as the Steel City, mainly for its many innovations during the 19th-century Industrial Revolution. Flash forward to today, and Sheffield is where you'll find modern cityscapes set against beautiful green backdrops; a standout is Peak District National Park.
Paying homage to the city's history, many streets feature steel art structures, and the local museums explore the city's contributions to Britain's steel industry. Sheffield's food scene boasts a plethora of restaurants, microbreweries, and pubs all around. Top picks include Steam Yard, Silversmiths, and Kommune, all located at the city center.
The most prominent landmarks in Sheffield are the Millennium Gallery, Sheffield Cathedral, Winter Garden, and the Kelham Island Museum. For family fun, check out the Weston Park Museum, Tropical Butterfly House, and Whirlow Hall Farm.
Two trains can take you to Sheffield: Northern Rail and CrossCountry. If you prefer to take the bus, service is available with Megabus and FlixBus.
Station Information
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Link to image attributionMeadowhall Interchange is located in northeast Sheffield and consists of a train station, tram stop, and bus/coach station. Pedestrian footbridges connect the bus station building, train platforms, park and ride lot, and tram stop to the Meadowhall shopping center across the River Don. The bus station building offers amenities, including fast food and restrooms; FlixBus, National Express, and Megabus coaches board in the bus lanes outside of this building. The train platforms serve Northern and TransPennine rail routes, and the tram connects Meadowhall with the center of Sheffield.
Popular bus stations in Sheffield:
Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
Chesterfield Road South Bus Stop
What bus companies travel to Sheffield, United Kingdom?
Located in United Kingdom, Sheffield is accessible by bus from 34 other cities. You can choose from 251 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Sheffield on Wanderu. National Express usually has the most buses on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Sheffield are also available.
Bus companies serving Sheffield
| Bus | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 128 | 5h 16m | $27.81 |
| FlixBus | 42 | 8h 21m | $34.57 |
| Megabus | 20 | 7h 25m | $36.32 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.
Which bus carrier has the best service to Sheffield?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Sheffield by bus with National Express giving them a 4 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that National Express had the most comfortable bus service to Sheffield taking into account the seats and amenities that National Express offers. They rate National Express a 3.8 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Sheffield punctually, travelers suggest that National Express has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Sheffield, rating them a 4.6 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The busiest bus station in Sheffield is Meadowhall Interchange. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in Sheffield are:
- Meadowhall Interchange
- Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
- Chesterfield Road South Bus Stop
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