What's the distance between Leicester and Sheffield by coach?

The distance between Leicester and Sheffield by coach is approximately 54 miles (86 km).

How can I get from Leicester to Sheffield without driving?

The best way to go from Leicester to Sheffield without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Leicester to Sheffield from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Leicester to Sheffield on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 15m	22:00	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	Cheapest
Bus	16:25	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 40m	18:05	Meadowhall Interchange	Fastest
Bus	19:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 15m	22:00	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	16:10	Leicester St Margarets bus station	2h 5m	18:15	Meadowhall Interchange	No tags
Bus	23:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	01:55	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	23:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	01:55	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	19:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 35m	22:20	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	No tags
Bus	19:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 35m	22:20	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Sheffield on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 10m	04:35	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 15m	03:35	Meadowhall Interchange	Fastest
Bus	02:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 10m	04:35	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	00:25	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 50m	02:15	Meadowhall Interchange	No tags
Bus	12:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 30m	15:00	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	08:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 35m	09:45	Meadowhall Interchange	No tags
Bus	12:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 30m	15:00	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	08:45	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 20m	10:05	Meadowhall Interchange	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Sheffield on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 10m	04:35	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 15m	03:35	Meadowhall Interchange	Fastest
Bus	02:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 10m	04:35	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	00:25	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 50m	02:15	Meadowhall Interchange	No tags
Bus	12:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 45m	15:30	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	08:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 35m	09:45	Meadowhall Interchange	No tags
Bus	12:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 45m	15:30	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	08:45	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 20m	10:05	Meadowhall Interchange	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Sheffield on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 10m	04:50	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 15m	03:35	Meadowhall Interchange	Fastest
Bus	02:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 10m	04:50	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	00:25	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 50m	02:15	Meadowhall Interchange	No tags
Bus	12:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 25m	14:55	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	08:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 35m	09:45	Meadowhall Interchange	No tags
Bus	12:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 25m	14:55	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	08:45	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 20m	10:05	Meadowhall Interchange	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Sheffield on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 10m	04:50	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 15m	03:35	Meadowhall Interchange	Fastest
Bus	02:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 10m	04:50	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	00:25	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 50m	02:15	Meadowhall Interchange	No tags
Bus	12:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 25m	14:55	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	08:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 35m	09:45	Meadowhall Interchange	No tags
Bus	12:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 25m	14:55	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	No tags
Bus	08:45	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 20m	10:05	Meadowhall Interchange	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leicester to Sheffield

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sheffield. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

54 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £48	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £106	Average duration1h 2m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £11	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,268 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Sheffield?

Stops in Leicester

A - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

B - Leicester

C - Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound

D - Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop

Stops in Sheffield

A - Meadowhall Interchange

B - Sheffield Coach Station Interchange

C - Sheffield Bus Stop

D - Brown St

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Leicester to Sheffield

What's the distance between Leicester and Sheffield by coach?
The distance between Leicester and Sheffield by coach is approximately 54 miles (86 km).
How can I get from Leicester to Sheffield without driving?
The best way to go from Leicester to Sheffield without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/11

£7

11/11

£8

Today

£7

13/11

£7

14/11

£7

15/11

£7

16/11

£7

17/11

£6

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Sheffield was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leicester to Sheffield as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £23 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Sheffield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Leicester to Sheffield?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h	Avg price£10	Daily departures12
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 2m	Avg price£22	Daily departures11
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time1h 20m	Avg price£10	Daily departures1