What is the travel distance from Sheffield to Wakefield?

The distance between the two cities is 21 miles (34 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sheffield to Wakefield?

The majority of buses traveling from Sheffield to Wakefield start their journey at Sheffield Coach Station Interchange and wind up at Charlesworth Way. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Sheffield to Wakefield from $7 | Compare & Save up to 39%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sheffield to Wakefield on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	1h 10m	1:40pm	Charlesworth Way	Cheapest
Bus	12:45pm	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	55m	1:40pm	Charlesworth Way	Fastest
Bus	12:30pm	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	1h 10m	1:40pm	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	10:25pm	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	2h 25m	12:50am	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	10:25pm	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	2h 25m	12:50am	Charlesworth Way	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Sheffield to Wakefield

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Wakefield. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

21 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $9	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$5 - $37	Average Duration58m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29720 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $9

National Express Sheffield Wakefield recent customer reviews

Good seats

Knut R.

October 1, 2023

Excellent service and driver. Will be using national express again

Brenda A.

October 5, 2020

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Where are the popular stops in Sheffield and Wakefield?

Stops in Sheffield

A - Sheffield Coach Station Interchange

B - Meadowhall Interchange

C - Sheffield Bus Stop

D - Brown St

Stops in Wakefield

A - Charlesworth Way

B - Wakefield Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sheffield to Wakefield by bus

What is the travel distance from Sheffield to Wakefield?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sheffield to Wakefield?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$7

11/18

$7

Today

$7

11/20

$7

11/21

$7

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$7

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The cheapest trip from Sheffield to Wakefield was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $11 for a bus ticket from Sheffield to Wakefield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-22.