Luton to Sheffield bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for Dec 20

Cheapest price

€17

Average price

€36

Fastest journey

4 h 10 m

Average duration

5 h 1 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

182 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Luton to Sheffield will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Luton for Sheffield on Sat, Dec 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Dec 20 the direct buses cover the 182 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .

On Sat, Dec 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 35 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.

FlixBus
04:55PM5h30
Luton
10:25PMSheffield
171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:50PM5h35
Luton
10:25PMSheffield
201One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:00PM4h55
Luton
12:55AMSheffield
431One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:55PM4h55
Luton
03:50AMSheffield
481One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:35PM4h10
Luton
08:45PMSheffield
491One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Luton to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €36.

Distance: 182 km

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Most popular
Train

€25

Average price

Cheapest

€74

Average price

3h 57m

Average total duration

3h 27m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 27m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Luton to Sheffield bus times

The table below shows live departures for Luton to Sheffield buses for today, Friday, December 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 8:58 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX230 · NX564
Delayed
12:20 PM 8:30 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h45
12:15 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
1 transfer
national_expressNX24010:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
5h00
3:30 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX24010:40 AM Luton, Station Interchange
4h50
3:30 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2405:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h25
10:00 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2405:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange
4h15
10:00 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
5h35
11:25 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX1809:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h55
1:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX1809:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange
4h45
1:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX19510:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange
6h05
4:50 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX19511:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h55
4:50 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Luton to Sheffield

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Buses from Luton to Sheffield run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.

There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 182 km distance in 3h 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
182 km
Average bus duration
3h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
€14
Buses per day
11
Direct buses
4
Fastest bus
3h 45m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Luton to SheffieldYou can travel by bus between Luton to Sheffield with National Express for as low as €14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 45m
Cheapest Price
€38
National Express frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Luton to Sheffield

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Luton to Sheffield can start from as little as €35 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Luton to Sheffield is €43; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Luton to Sheffield is 3 h 35 min   to travel the 181 km long journey, with around there are 6 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Luton to Sheffield leaves at 07: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Luton to Sheffield leaves at 21: 45.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Luton to Sheffield without having to change trains with National Express. There are 2 direct coaches from Luton to Sheffield each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Luton to Sheffield coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip from Luton to Sheffield as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Luton, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and Luton, Galaxy Centre (Stop G3). When arriving in Sheffield, you can end your trip in coach stations like Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange), Sheffield, Brown Street and Sheffield.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, Station Interchange, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Sheffield from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Luton to Sheffield is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Sheffield from Luton including taking a train or coach.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Luton to Sheffield

Luton
Sheffield
The major bus station for departures in Luton is Luton, Station Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton, Station Interchange for your trip from Luton to Sheffield.
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Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
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