Coach travel from Leicester to Sheffield

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Departures: up to 4 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from Leicester to Sheffield

Our fastest coach from Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield City Centre Coach Station will get you there in 2 hours, giving you more time to explore this spectacular city.

With up to 4 journeys every day and fares starting from £ one-way*, it's time to travel with National Express.

Leicester to Sheffield journey information
Fastest journey time

2 hrs (from Leicester)

Cheapest price  £
Distance (approx) 119km
No. of stops 1 (fastest service, other services may vary)
First & last journey daily 2.25am/23.55pm (from Leicester)

 

Our Leicester to Sheffield services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

195 coach towards Leeds

Our 195 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
  • Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
  • Chesterfield Coach Station
  • Sheffield City Centre Interchange
  • Sheffield (Meadowhall)

240 coach towards Bradford

Our 240 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
  • Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
  • Chesterfield Coach Station
  • Sheffield (City Centre) Interchange
  • Sheffield Interchange

180 coach towards Glasgow

Our 180 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station
  • Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
  • Sheffield (City Centre) Interchange 

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Choose your seat

While you are always guaranteed a seat on our coaches, on this route you have the chance to choose the right one for you.

Simply choose to select your seat on the Add Extras page when booking your journey and pick your favourite!

 

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T&C: *Limited Availability. Price includes a £1.50 booking fee. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 13.07.2026 for travel between 13.07.2026 - 09.11.2026.

Departing from Leicester Coach Station

While waiting to depart to Sheffield, Leicester's coach station has plenty to keep you occupied and comfortable.

From an onsite coffee shop and newsagents to a convenient cash point, your time waiting is bound to fly by.

For more information, please see our Leicester Coach Station facilities page.

Arriving at Sheffield Coach Station

Coaches from Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station arrive in Sheffield from 4.35am.

A dedicated taxi rank is based outside the station on your arrival, and the station also has many bus links to the rest of Sheffield and beyond.

For nearby facilities, see our Sheffield Coach Station facilities page.

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from Leicester to Sheffield?

The first coach leaves from Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station at 2.25am, arriving at Sheffield Interchange at 4.35pm.

When is the last coach from Leicester to Sheffield?

The last coach leaves from Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station at 23.55pm, arriving at Sheffield Interchange at 1.55am.

How much is the coach from Leicester to Sheffield?

A one-way journey from Leicester to Sheffield is available from £*.

How long does the coach take from Leicester to Sheffield?

Our fastest coach journey from Leicester to Sheffield takes 2 hrs from our St Margaret's Bus Station.

What happens if I miss my coach from Leicester to Sheffield?

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

 

Routes to Sheffield

Return route

  • Sheffield to Leicester

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