About Sheffield
Sheffield, one of the largest cities in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, is a city and metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire. Sheffield was granted municipal charter by Queen Victoria, gaining it the status of ‘city’. The city is situated in the valleys of the River Don, in an area of England that receives abundant rainfall.
Sheffield is covered in lush greenery, with over 250 parks, woodlands, and gardens in the city. There are an approximate total of 2 million trees in the city, making Sheffield one of not only England’s greenest cities but also one of the greenest cities in Europe.
The city had a population of over 550 thousand in 2014. Most of the residents in Sheffield are from Britain however there are also immigrants from other European countries surrounding the city. Sheffield is historically recognized as one of the country's most important iron and steel production centers. The city’s reputation in the production of cutlery is renowned across the world. In recent years the public sector in the city has grown tremendously.
Sheffield is sister cities with 5 other cities around the world, including Bochum, Germany, and Donetsk, Ukraine. Visiting Sheffield in the summer months is particularly beautiful. The end of spring and the beginning of autumn are ideal times to explore the city and its surroundings. In the winter months the temperature gradually decreases so walking around in the city can be a bit more challenging.
The most important attractions in the city include the Sheffield Botanical Gardens, which are a striking example of the city’s natural beauty, and the University of Sheffield, which dates back to the 1800s. The city has many cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy delicious British cuisine.
Transportation to Sheffield City Center from Airport
Sheffield Airport
Doncaster Sheffield Airport, previously known as Robin Hood Airport, is located 40 km east of Sheffield city center. There are a variety of transportation options available to get to the city center from the airport, including buses, trains, and taxis. Renting a car is another transportation alternative that continues to increase in popularity thanks to affordable prices offered by rental car companies.
Taxi
Taxis are a preferred means of transport to get to the city center from the airport because buses and trains don’t serve the airport directly. The licensed taxi company that serves the airport is Little Arrows. The company has a fleet of modern vehicles. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by taxi. The spacious taxis, which can accommodate up to seven passengers, provide transportation to the city 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Fixed taxi fares, prepared by the Doncaster Metropolitan District Council, make it easier to travel by taxi since you will know how much you will have to pay. You can get more detailed information about taxi services from the information counters at the airport.
Bus
Buses are another transportation alternative to get to the city from the airport but the airport is not directly served by bus, you have transfer vehicles in Doncaster. You have to take shuttle bus X4 to the Doncaster Interchange, which is walking distance from Doncaster train station located 11 km from the airport.
Shuttle bus X4 provides transportation from the airport to Doncaster Interchange. These shuttle buses run every 30 minutes during the week and less frequently on weekends. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the Interchange from the airport. From there passengers can transfer to a bus that provides transportation to Sheffield.
Train
The airport isn’t directly served by train, however the Doncaster Station is located only 11 km away. Passengers can take a shuttle bus to the station and transfer to a Sheffield-bound train from there. The schedule for trains departing from Doncaster Station and traveling to Sheffield city center vary on weekdays and weekends. The trains operate from 5:40 am to 11:25 pm on weekdays and run every 30 minutes. On weekends the trains operate from 7:02 am to 9:49 pm and run every hour. It takes about 40 minutes to get to Sheffield city center from Doncaster Station by train.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Traffic to the city and in the city is considerably light. This, coupled with the fact that public transportation alternatives do not provide direct service makes renting a car an even more attractive option. There are a variety of rental car companies located at the airport, including Avis, Hertz, and Europcar. These companies offer a variety of vehicles to suit any need and budget.
