How to travel from London to Sheffield

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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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Bus
Flight

€60

Average price

€12

Average price

Cheapest

€199

Average price

3h 13m

Average total duration

2h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 34m

Average total duration

3h 4m

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30m

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4h 3m

Average total duration

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1h 3m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

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National Express

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British Airways

Most popular airline

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from London to Sheffield

How to get from London to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:10 PM3h25
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    9:35 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:10 PM3h25
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    9:35 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1380
    9:45 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:40 PMManchester Airport
    2201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayG08143+Northern RailG89315
    6:09 PM2h38
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    8:47 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    291One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02060+Transpennine ExpressW84726
    5:47 PM2h22
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    8:09 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayG08137+Northern RailP24546
    5:08 PM2h38
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    7:46 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 PM4h05
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    9:35 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 PM3h25
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    12:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 PM3h55
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    111One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1368
    2:40 PM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    3:45 PMManchester Airport
    1761One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1360
    8:50 AM1h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:50 AMManchester Airport
    2881One-way
    0 transfers
  • LoganairBA7807 · BA7810
    2:40 PM3h40
    London Heathrow Airport
    6:20 PMManchester Airport
    5131One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Sheffield

Travel to Sheffield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Sheffield.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Sheffield including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of €12.

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.

The fastest way to travel from London to Sheffield is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 43m.

Bus takes on average 3h 4m.

The London to Sheffield distance is approximately 227 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Sheffield is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Sheffield:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from London to Sheffield often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sheffield and these popular destinations at a great price.

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