What is the distance between Sheffield and Edinburgh?

The distance covered from Sheffield to Edinburgh is 307 km (191 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sheffield to Edinburgh?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Meadowhall Interchange, in Sheffield, and end it at Bus Station, in Edinburgh.

Bus Sheffield to Edinburgh from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sheffield to Edinburgh on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05pm	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 50m	6:55pm	Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:15am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	9h 5m	5:20pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 5m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	9h 18m	10:23pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	9h 5m	5:20pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Edinburgh on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 5m	5:35pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:20am	Meadowhall Interchange	5h 15m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	6h 5m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Meadowhall Interchange	8h 45m	11:05am	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	1:05am	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 35m	6:40am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Edinburgh on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05am	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 35m	6:40am	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:20am	Meadowhall Interchange	5h 15m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	6h 5m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 5m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 50m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Edinburgh on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05am	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 35m	6:40am	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:20am	Meadowhall Interchange	5h 15m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	6h 5m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 5m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 50m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sheffield to Edinburgh on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05am	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 35m	6:40am	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:20am	Meadowhall Interchange	5h 15m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	6h 5m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 5m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 50m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:14 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Sheffield to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

307 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $128	Average Duration8h 13m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$73 - $735	Average Duration3h 44m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $76	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $31

National Express Sheffield Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Only reason I did not give an overall 5 was that the bus from Leeds to Edinburgh was an older bus with no power or wifi which meant unable to use Vuer app for this long journey

Teresa A.

July 4, 2017

Very good

Neil H.

July 16, 2022

Not at the moment

Lucky O.

January 14, 2022

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4273 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $35

Megabus Sheffield Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Bus was crowded arrived an hour late and broke down half way through. The driver and company were quick to find a replacement bus and organise alternative transport for passengers

Ashleigh H.

April 13, 2024

وقتی که باید میرسید به مقصد نرسید very bad

Heman H.

October 2, 2023

damaged luggage.

Emoly T.

March 20, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Sheffield and Edinburgh?

Stops in Sheffield

A - Meadowhall Interchange

B - Sheffield Coach Station Interchange

C - Sheffield Bus Stop

D - Brown St

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sheffield to Edinburgh by bus

What is the distance between Sheffield and Edinburgh?
The distance covered from Sheffield to Edinburgh is 307 km (191 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sheffield to Edinburgh?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Meadowhall Interchange, in Sheffield, and end it at Bus Station, in Edinburgh.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$45

11-17

$42

Today

$42

11-19

$30

11-20

$35

11-21

$38

11-22

$29

11-23

$40

The cheapest trip from Sheffield to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $132 for a bus ticket from Sheffield to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually National Express, 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.