How to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh
- 309 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
5h 25m
direct
Bus
€22
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Sheffield to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 309 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
309 km
Sheffield to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Sheffield → Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
FlixBus·5h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Sheffield to Edinburgh
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:20 and the last at 16:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 03:20 | 16:10 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Sheffield to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh - Princes Street, about 5h 25m. In total it's roughly €22 over 5h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Sheffield to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 5h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:20 and the last at 16:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Sheffield to Edinburgh?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 03:20 and 16:10.
How far is Edinburgh from Sheffield?
About 309 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Sheffield to Edinburgh cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €22. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Sheffield to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Sheffield to Edinburgh without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 19m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026