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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 €4. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 €4, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 227 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€60 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €199 Average price |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Sheffield
How to get from London to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:00 PM3h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)€121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:00 PM3h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)€121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13788:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:35 PMManchester Airport€1691One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G011861:17 PM2h05London Kings Cross (KGX)3:22 PMSheffield station (SHF)€241One-way1 transfer
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P245729:33 PM2h29London Kings Cross (KGX)12:02 AMSheffield station (SHF)€311One-way1 transfer
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TP3452009:08 PM2h32London Kings Cross (KGX)11:40 PMSheffield station (SHF)€341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:30 AM3h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:10 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 PM3h55London, Victoria Coach Station12:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM4h10London, Victoria Coach Station11:10 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)€121One-way0 transfers
BA13586:55 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:55 AMManchester Airport€1281One-way0 transfers
BA13809:35 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:30 PMManchester Airport€2201One-way0 transfers
BA13726:00 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:00 PMManchester Airport€3151One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from London to Sheffield
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Sheffield:
A bus is €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sheffield costing on average €60.
A bus is €187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sheffield costing on average €199.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Sheffield as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Hull Trains, east_midlands_trains, Grand Central Trains to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Sheffield by flight.
- 5 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
- 14 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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