The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to London
Cheapest price
€26
Average price
€60
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to London will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
Of the 45 trains that leave Sheffield for London on Sat, May 16, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 16 the direct trains cover the 227 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
On Sat, May 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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.
Y121764:00 PM2h09Sheffield station (SHF)6:09 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€261One-way0 transfers
Y121691:35 PM2h01Sheffield station (SHF)3:36 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€301One-way0 transfers
C43599+
G082537:11 PM2h25Sheffield station (SHF)9:36 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€321One-way1 transfer
Y1216412:35 PM2h01Sheffield station (SHF)2:36 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€351One-way0 transfers
Y1216212:00 PM2h08Sheffield station (SHF)2:08 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€351One-way0 transfers
Y1215911:35 AM2h01Sheffield station (SHF)1:36 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€621One-way0 transfers
Y1216412:35 PM2h01Sheffield station (SHF)2:36 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€351One-way0 transfers
Y121691:35 PM2h01Sheffield station (SHF)3:36 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€301One-way0 transfers
Y121722:35 PM2h01Sheffield station (SHF)4:36 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€351One-way0 transfers
C521806:33 AM2h03Sheffield station (SHF)8:36 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€531One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Sheffield to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to London 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 24m. 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 €80.
Distance: 227 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€56 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €203 Average price |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sheffield to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to London trains for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y11744+ Y25655 | Delayed 7:42 PM 7:56 PMSheffield station (SHF) | 2h26 | 10:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y11994+ L36600 | Delayed 7:55 PM 8:11 PMSheffield station (SHF) | 2h36 | 10:47 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C75373+ Y11863 | On time 8:29 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h40 | 11:09 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y12185 | 9:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h16 | 11:16 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C52164 | 9:45 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h38 | 12:23 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C75320+ Y11872 | On time 10:26 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h14 | 1:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, May 16 | |||||
C52198 | 5:30 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h06 | 7:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G92734+ C40649 | 5:48 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h42 | 8:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C52171 | 5:56 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h13 | 8:09 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C52180 | 6:33 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h03 | 8:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C52221 | 7:00 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h07 | 9:07 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36549+ C40655 | 7:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h22 | 9:31 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y12143 | 7:31 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h05 | 9:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25863+ Y11957 | 7:37 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h26 | 10:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C75460+ W05506 | 7:56 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h28 | 10:24 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
C52178 | 8:00 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h07 | 10:07 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C52178+ C75249+ W03160 | 8:00 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h30 | 10:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
L36551+ Y11998 | 8:10 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h30 | 10:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y12148 | 8:32 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h07 | 10:39 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90838+ G08238 | 8:38 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h39 | 11:17 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y12150 | 9:00 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h09 | 11:09 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36553+ C14476 | 9:10 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h28 | 11:38 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y12152 | 9:35 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h04 | 11:39 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12154 | 10:00 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h09 | 12:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12156 | 10:35 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h04 | 12:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12158 | 11:00 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h09 | 1:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12159 | 11:35 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h01 | 1:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12162 | 12:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h08 | 2:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12164 | 12:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h01 | 2:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12166 | 1:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h07 | 3:07 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C43562+ Y11713 | 1:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h14 | 3:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y12169 | 1:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h01 | 3:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12170 | 2:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h09 | 4:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12172 | 2:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h01 | 4:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12173 | 3:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h09 | 5:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12174 | 3:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h04 | 5:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12176 | 4:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h09 | 6:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12177 | 4:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h03 | 6:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C52179 | 5:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h09 | 7:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12179 | 5:31 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h05 | 7:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G92837+ Y11851 | 5:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h30 | 8:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C52188 | 6:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h07 | 8:07 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36594+ C41192 | 6:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h27 | 8:38 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y12180 | 6:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h04 | 8:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12181 | 7:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h09 | 9:09 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C43599+ G08253 | 7:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h25 | 9:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y12183 | 7:35 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h03 | 9:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12184 | 8:00 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h07 | 10:07 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Sheffield to London by train, bus, or flight
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 15
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 20
May 21
May 22
May 23
May 24
May 25
May 26
May 27
May 28
May 29
May 30
May 31
Jun 01
Jun 02
Jun 03
Jun 04
Why should you book Sheffield to London trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains or West Midlands Trains to find the best option for your trip from Sheffield to London.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare East Midlands Railway with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Sheffield to London.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Rome2rio or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains or West Midlands Trains to find the best option for your trip from Sheffield to London.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Sheffield to London.
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Sheffield to London?
Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to London
Trains from Sheffield to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 227 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 227 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 12:21 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains from Sheffield to London trainsEast Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sheffield and London from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Railway
London North Eastern Railway
Hull Trains
Grand Central Trains
West Midlands Trains
Avanti West Coast
east_midlands_trains
FAQs: Trains from Sheffield to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to London by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sheffield to London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
Most popular train connections from Sheffield
More options for your journey from Sheffield to London
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need








