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Which bus from Edinburgh to Sheffield is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh to Sheffield. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or megabus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£15
tomorrow
£21
Tuesday
£15
Wednesday
£19
Thursday
£15
Friday
£15
Saturday
£27

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 5h 50m 10:30 Edinburgh Central bus station 16:20 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £15
megabus 5h 35m 22:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 04:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 5h 20m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 05:00 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £20
FlixBus 6h 10m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:15 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 6h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £27

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 20m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 05:00 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £21
megabus 5h 35m 22:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 04:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 6h 10m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:15 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £25
National Express 6h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £27
megabus 5h 50m 10:30 Edinburgh Central bus station 16:20 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £27

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 5h 50m 10:30 Edinburgh Central bus station 16:20 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £15
megabus 5h 35m 22:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 04:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 6h 10m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:15 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £21
FlixBus 5h 20m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 05:00 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 6h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £35

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £19
megabus 5h 35m 22:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 04:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 6h 10m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:15 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £27
FlixBus 5h 20m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 05:00 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £27
megabus 5h 50m 10:30 Edinburgh Central bus station 16:20 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £28

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 5h 50m 10:30 Edinburgh Central bus station 16:20 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £15
megabus 5h 35m 22:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 04:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 6h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 6h 10m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:15 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £27
FlixBus 5h 20m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 05:00 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £27

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 5h 50m 10:30 Edinburgh Central bus station 16:20 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £15
megabus 5h 35m 22:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 04:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 5h 20m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 05:00 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £25
National Express 6h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £27
FlixBus 6h 30m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:35 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:10 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £27
FlixBus 5h 20m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 05:00 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £32
FlixBus 6h 10m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:15 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £34
National Express 6h 10m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 03:20 Sheffield Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 9h 35m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 06:45 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station  Economy £45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Sheffield via Leeds, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 40m
      0
      09:05
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      14:25
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      0h 40m
      0
      15:05
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      15:45
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Sheffield is £15 on 26/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and Sheffield?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Edinburgh to Sheffield. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Sheffield. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Sheffield.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 55 coaches from Edinburgh to Sheffield, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Sheffield, with 1 offers.

All facts for Edinburgh to Sheffield bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express, FlixBus and megabus that travel daily 12 times by bus from Edinburgh to Sheffield in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Sheffield bus ticket starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus £15
Fastest Bus 5h 20m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 12 Ø
Distance 306.6 km
Coach Companies National Express, FlixBus and megabus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

Every day, 12 buses from 3 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Sheffield. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 14/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 08/12
Tuesday 09/12
Wednesday 10/12
Thursday 11/12
Friday 12/12
Saturday 13/12
Sunday 14/12
£15
Monday 15/12
£21
Tuesday 16/12
£21
Wednesday 17/12
£19
Thursday 18/12
£27
Friday 19/12
£15
Saturday 20/12
£27
Sunday 21/12
£26
Monday 22/12
£15
Tuesday 23/12
£62
Wednesday 24/12
£27
Thursday 25/12
£44
Friday 26/12
£15
Saturday 27/12
£15
Sunday 28/12
£31
Monday 29/12
£29
Tuesday 30/12
£29
Wednesday 31/12
£15
Thursday 01/01
£15
Friday 02/01
£38
Saturday 03/01
Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Sheffield

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Sheffield, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £13, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Sheffield. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Sheffield, with £15. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £35.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Sheffield

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Sheffield in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Edinburgh to Sheffield, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Edinburgh to Sheffield are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Edinburgh to Sheffield timetable.

National Express from Edinburgh to Sheffield

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Edinburgh to Sheffield:

Cheapest Price £19
Fastest Coach 6h 10m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Last Coach 21:10
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 14/12/2025

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Sheffield

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to Sheffield:

Cheapest Price £20
Fastest Coach 5h 20m
Earliest Coach 09:05
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 14/12/2025

megabus from Edinburgh to Sheffield

megabus

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Edinburgh to Sheffield:

Cheapest Price £15
Fastest Coach 5h 35m
Earliest Coach 10:30
Last Coach 22:35
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 14/12/2025
In total 3 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Sheffield

Here is a map with all coach stations in Edinburgh and Sheffield. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Sheffield? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Sheffield.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Edinburgh to Sheffield

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Edinburgh to Sheffield. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Edinburgh to Sheffield bus

How much does a Edinburgh Sheffield coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh Sheffield bus trip is available from £15 and takes 5h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £52. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Sheffield.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh Sheffield route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Sheffield is offered by roughly 12 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Sheffield from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Sheffield is provided by FlixBus and takes 5h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

The earliest bus to Sheffield departs from Edinburgh at 08:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

The latest bus to Sheffield departs from Edinburgh at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh Sheffield route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Sheffield can travel with National Express, FlixBus and megabus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Sheffield?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Sheffield by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express, FlixBus and megabus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Sheffield from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Sheffield bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Sheffield bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Sheffield on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 12 daily trips between Edinburgh and Sheffield. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

Prices and availability for 12 trips between Edinburgh and Sheffield change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Sheffield

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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