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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. 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 €59.

Distance: 227 km

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€62

Average price

€12

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Cheapest

€170

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3h 1m

Average total duration

2h 31m

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30m

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3h 47m

Average total duration

3h 17m

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4h 4m

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1h 4m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

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East Midlands Trains

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Megabus

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British Airways

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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
07:30AM3h40
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11:10AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM3h40
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
11:10AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1380
06:35PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
07:40PMManchester Airport
3091One-way
0 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12260
09:32AM2h09
London St Pancras International (STP)
11:41AMSheffield station (SHF)
731One-way
0 transfers
First Hull TrainsG08259+Northern Rail (3)Y25865
09:18AM2h23
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:41AMSheffield station (SHF)
691One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY12257
09:02AM2h02
London St Pancras International (STP)
11:04AMSheffield station (SHF)
871One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM4h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:55PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
71One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX564
08:30AM3h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:15PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM4h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:10AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
71One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1372
03:10PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
04:20PMManchester Airport
3091One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1378
05:35PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
06:45PMManchester Airport
3091One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1382
07:45PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
08:50PMManchester Airport
3091One-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 €5.

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

A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sheffield costing on average €26.

A bus is €54 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sheffield costing on average €59.

The fastest way to travel from London to Sheffield is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 56m.

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The London to Sheffield distance is approximately 227 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Sheffield is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 11 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 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 Trains, First Hull Trains, LNER, Grand Central Trains, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to Sheffield by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Sheffield by flight.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
  • 12 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
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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