Travel
Sheffield is conveniently located in the centre of the UK, well connected by rail networks to the rest of the country, and to the rest of the world with airports under two hours away
Flying
Sheffield has a number of airports within close proximity. The nearest local airport with direct train links to Sheffield is Manchester (MAN).
Approximate Journey Times
Public transport journey times are from individual locations to Sheffield Station. Trams run directly from University of Sheffield to the Station, journeys take around 10 minutes and the trams run regularly.
Car: 1 hour 20 minutes
Public transport: 1 hour 15 minutes
Car: 1 hour 30 minutes
Public transport: 1 hour 40 minutes
Car: 2 hours 30 minutes–3 hours
Public transport: 2 hours 30 minutes–3 hours
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Eurostar & Ferry
The nearest Eurostar station to Sheffield is London St. Pancras where you can travel from France, Belgium and The Netherlands. Sheffield train station is directly accessible from St. Pancras with an average journey time of two hours.
Sheffield’s nearest passenger ferry port is located at Hull Ferry Terminal. You can travel here from Europort Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Sheffield can be reached by rail from Hull, with a short journey by bus or taxi from the port to the city centre.
Approximate Journey Times
London St. Pancras International for Eurostar
Car – 3 hours 30 minutes
Public transport – 2 hours
Car – 1 hour 30 minutes
Public transport – 1 hour 20 minutes
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National & Local Public Transport
Due to its central location, Sheffield is very well connected to other cities and regions by rail – London can be reached in two hours, Manchester in 50 minutes and Leeds in 45 minutes.
From Sheffield station you can travel directly to the University’s main campus by tram, with journeys taking less than 10 minutes. To do this catch a blue route service from the tram stop at the station towards Malin Bridge. Trams run every 12 minutes.
Alternatively you can catch one of a number of buses from outside the station, or if you fancy some fresh air it’s only a 20 minute walk!
Plan your journey and order tickets:
Maps
Once in the city, the extensive bus and tram routes can get you anywhere you would like to go, while the city centre is easily walkable, with many parks and green spaces to explore.
Maps of Sheffield
Maps of central Sheffield and Sheffield City Centre, showing key areas and landmarks.
Campus Maps
Use our Interactive Campus Map, and view maps showing Food and Drink Outlets, Baby Changing Facilities, Prayer Rooms, Quiet Spaces, and Gender Neutral Toilets.
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