Bus from Balby to Sheffield Centre
2 direct routes · about 88 min · first bus 04:54, last bus 23:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sheffield Centre as of 07:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Balby, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | First South Yorkshire | ~88 min | 43 | Sat 40 · Sun 16 | 04:54 | 23:03 | Balby Road/Kelham Street (nr) | Wicker/Blonk Street (WK2) | Conisbrough, Hooton Roberts & Rotherham |
| X2 | First South Yorkshire | ~107 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 7 | 07:00 | 20:44 | Balby Road/Kelham Street (nr) | Wicker/Blonk Street (WK2) | Edlington, Braithwell, Maltby, Hellaby, Rotherham, Masbrough & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Balby on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X3 bus or X2 bus timetable.
Fares from Balby to Sheffield Centre
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Balby to Sheffield Centre?
2 routes run directly from Balby to Sheffield Centre: the X3 (First South Yorkshire), the X2 (First South Yorkshire). The most frequent is the X3, 43 times each weekday — board at Balby Road/Kelham Street (nr) and get off at Wicker/Blonk Street (WK2), about 88 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Balby to Sheffield Centre?
Around 88 minutes on the X3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Conisbrough, Hooton Roberts, Rotherham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Balby to Sheffield Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:54 and the last around 23:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Balby to Sheffield Centre?
Adult singles from Balby to Sheffield Centre: £3.00 on the X3 and X2 (First South Yorkshire). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.