4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Sheffield
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Sheffield will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 23 buses that leave London for Sheffield on Thu, Feb 26, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct buses cover the 227 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a flight costs an average of €59.
Distance: 227 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price | €170 Average price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Sheffield bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Sheffield buses for today, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NX421 · NX131 | On time 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h55 | 10:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 11:10 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h40 | 11:10 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX564 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 12:15 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX560 | Delayed 6:30 PM 10:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 10:30 PM 10:30 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 2:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h45 | 2:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX560 | Delayed 6:30 PM 12:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 10:30 PM 10:30 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 6:05 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX560 | Delayed 6:30 PM 2:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 10:30 PM 10:30 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 6:05 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX401 · NX240 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h00 | 10:00 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
| NX032 · NX240 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h00 | 10:00 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX240 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h00 | 10:00 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
| NX400 · NX131 | On time 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h20 | 10:20 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 8:35 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 8:35 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX560 | On time 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 10:30 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX400 · NX180 | On time 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h55 | 1:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 11:25 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 11:25 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX466 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 4:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h56 | 4:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Sheffield
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Buses from London to Sheffield run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 227 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 227 km |
Average bus duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from London to SheffieldYou can travel by bus between London to Sheffield with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London to Sheffield
Sheffield is a former industrial city whose name is always associated with steel, now recasting itself as an outdoors city, a gateway to the nearby Peak District. Visitors looking for an economical alternative to the train for travel from the capital can take direct daily buses from London to Sheffield. Journey times are about four hours on average, with departures ranging from early morning to overnight services. Indirect connections add to the London to Sheffield bus options.
Which bus companies travel from London to Sheffield?
National Express, the UK's national bus company, provides direct London to Sheffield buses from Victoria Coach Station seven days a week. Additional indirect connections with National Express involve departures from London Golders Green and one change en route, at Nottingham.
How long is the bus from London to Sheffield?
The fastest National Express services on the 150 mile road route north from London to Sheffield take three hours and 40 minutes to reach the Yorkshire city. Depending on traffic conditions and departure times, other direct buses take between five minutes and one hour longer. Indirect connections via Nottingham take at least four hours and 40 minutes.
How many buses are there from London to Sheffield?
The National Express timetable offers nine daily direct London to Sheffield bus services, with departures starting around 7:00 a.m. and continuing with buses roughly every two hours until the final overnight connection leaves Victoria Coach Station just before midnight. Indirect services from Golders Green via Nottingham depart five times daily.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Sheffield?
Departure Bus Station: Victoria Coach Station is situated on the south-western side of central London, with Underground train connections on three lines and bus services stopping on Elizabeth Street and Buckingham Palace Road. Golders Green Coach Station is located about four miles north-west of central London, with local bus and Underground train connections. Facilities at the bus stations include cafes, coffee kiosks, news vendors and taxi stands.
Arrival Bus Station: Sheffield Coach Station is part of the city's transport interchange north-west of the city center. Local transport options include bus services providing connections across the city from adjacent stands and nearby stops on Pond Street. Passenger facilities at the station include coffee kiosks, a cafe, ATMs, vending machines, restrooms and taxi stands.
FAQs: Bus from London to Sheffield
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Sheffield by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Sheffield
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Costa Coffee (in the station)
- Upper Crust (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 1, 7, 8, 24, 25 Train: Sheffield Station
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