Day trip from Birmingham to Sheffield
Sheffield lies 104 km (65 mi) north of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 104 km (65 mi) apart, Sheffield is a realistic day trip from Birmingham: about 1 h 42 min each way by road.
| Birmingham | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 556,500 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | S1–S99 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Sheffield
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Staying in Sheffield
Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield. Of the 363 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (164), and 3 are five-star. Across 122 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 128,843 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Sheffield
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Common questions
How far is Sheffield from Birmingham?
104 km (65 mi) in a straight line, north of Birmingham; by road roughly 127 km (79 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Sheffield by road?
About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Sheffield?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Sheffield?
Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.