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Cities Near Sheffield

Cities near Sheffield, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Chesterfield, Barnsley, High Peak. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Sheffield, UK is Chesterfield, about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Chesterfield9 mi / 15 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Barnsley12 mi / 19 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
High Peak16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Doncaster17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Mansfield20 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Wakefield21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Huddersfield23 mi / 36 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Macclesfield29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Stockport29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Leeds29 mi / 46 km56 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Sheffield

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Chesterfield, Barnsley, High Peak, Doncaster, Mansfield. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Sheffield include Chesterfield, Barnsley, High Peak, Doncaster, Mansfield. The closest is Chesterfield, about 9 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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