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Sheffield Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

7 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

6065 Km

Transportation to Airport from Richmond City Center

Richmond Intl. Airport

You can get on a taxi or benefit from other alternatives such as bus or car rental for travelling to Richmond International Airport from the city center. There are a few kilometers between the airport and city center. If you want a more comfortable and luxurious vehicle, you can rent a limousine. If you need a larger vehicle for travelling to Richmond International Airport, you can make a reservation for a private airport shuttle. Whichever alternative you choose, you can reach the airport in a short time. Since the distance is close, you will be at Richmond International Airport in a few minutes.

Car Rental

Passengers, who want to rent a car in Richmond, can rent a car by visiting one of the car rental companies such as Enterprise, Avis, Dollar, Payless, National, Alamo, Budget and Hertz. Renting a car in the city is very easy and it takes only a few minutes to complete the procedure. In this way, you can receive your without losing time and take the road to Richmond International Airport in a comfortable and fast way. Since the distance between the airport and city center is close, passengers can easily reach the airport without getting lost. In addition, Richmond International Airport has a very large parking lot and if you wish, you can park your car here for a while. If you rent a car from a company that has an office at the airport, you can easily leave your car at the airport and continue your journey without any trouble. Alamo, Budget and Hertz are among the car rental companies having offices at the airport. You can call 804-222-7477 for Alamo, 804-222-2491 for Budget and 804-222-7228 for Hertz.

Private Shuttle

Companies like James River Transportation offer private shuttle service for those who want a comfortable transportation to the airport from the city center. The capacities and features of these vehicles can vary depending on the expectations of the passengers. You can select a luxury vehicle or reduce your transportation cost by choosing a more budget-friendly vehicle with a few passengers.

Taxi

For travelling to Richmond Airport from the city, you can choose one of the taxi companies offering service in the region. Taxis carry passengers to Richmond International Airport by picking them up from their locations. In addition, it is possible to reach the airport in a shorter time compared to other alternatives such as bus and shuttle. You can call 804-247-3186 for Mini Taxicab taxis and 804-560-4408 for Galaxy Cab Co taxis.

Bus

Those, who prefer travelling to the airport from Richmond city center by bus, can reach the terminal after a longer but more affordable travel. Bus is among the most preferred transportation alternatives for travelling between the city center and Richmond International Airport. You can get information about the departure hours of the buses by calling 804-358-4782.

Limousine

Limousines, which are commonly preferred for the transportations to airports from centers in many cities of the country, are among the alternatives that you can use for travelling to Richmond International Airport. The cost of this option is higher compared to bus and taxi but it is much more comfortable. You can get in contact with one of the limousine rental companies before your flight and have a comfortable transportation to the airport from the city center. You can call 804-301-5690 for Classic Limousine Service, 804-368-3186 for Spirit Limousine Service, 804-264-1129 for Stewart's Limousine and 804-273-1540 for James Limousine.

Parking Lot Shuttle

Passengers, who leave their cars in the parking lot of the airport, can reach the airport terminal by using the parking lot shuttles departing every 15 minutes.

Airport Information

At Richmond International Airport, there are more than 15 cafes and restaurants as well as stores and lounges offering service for the guests of the airport. You can buy magazines, newspapers, books or toys from the stores such as Hudson News, Discover Virginia, Hudson Booksellers and KidsWorks. The stores at Richmond International Airport generally open at 04:30 am. If you are hungry or want to drink something before leaving the airport, you can visit one of the cafes and restaurants like Club Level Grill, Cheeburger Cheeburger, Cross Grain, Caribou Coffee and Applebee's To Go.

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.

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