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 an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a flight costs an average of €317.

Distance: 227 km

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Driving

€76

Average price

€20

Average price

Cheapest

€317

Average price

€63

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 8m

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30m

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4h 57m

Average total duration

4h 27m

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30m

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3h 54m

Average total duration

1h 54m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

3h 55m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Sheffield:

A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sheffield costing on average €76.

A bus is €297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sheffield costing on average €317.

The fastest way to travel from London to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 54m.

Bus takes on average 4h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Sheffield including taking a train, bus, and flight.

Travel options
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.

  • National ExpressNX564
    2:30 PM4h20
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    6:50 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    €121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX564
    2:30 PM4h20
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    6:50 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    €121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1380
    9:45 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:40 PMManchester Airport
    €2231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayG08161+Northern RailG89394
    9:06 PM3h00
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    12:06 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    €251One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayC04187
    9:32 PM2h02
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:34 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    €271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Hull TrainsW04533+Transpennine ExpressW84726
    4:10 PM3h59
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    8:09 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    €271One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX564
    7:15 PM3h15
    London, Golders Green Station
    10:30 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    €191One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX564
    6:30 PM4h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:30 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    €191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 PM3h25
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    12:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    €191One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1368
    2:40 PM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    3:45 PMManchester Airport
    €1751One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1378
    8:10 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:05 PMManchester Airport
    €2231One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1360
    8:50 AM1h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:50 AMManchester Airport
    €2911One-way
    0 transfers

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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 €20.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Sheffield:

A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sheffield costing on average €76.

A bus is €297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sheffield costing on average €317.

The fastest way to travel from London to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 54m.

Bus takes on average 4h 57m.

The London to Sheffield distance is approximately 227 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Sheffield is:
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 9 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 Kings Cross (KGX) 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 British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Sheffield by flight.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Sheffield by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 4 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
  • 17 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Sheffield often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), Leeds, Manchester, Manchester Airport (MIA), Edinburgh. 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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