The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 4 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX025 · NX560
NX025 · NX560
NX025 · NX560
NX025 · NX466
NX025 · NX466
NX025 · NX564
NX025 · NX564
NX025 · NX560Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield buses for today, Saturday, January 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 7h25 | 4:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, January 18 | |||||
NX025 · NX564 | Delayed 5:55 AM 4:55 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h20 | 6:45 PM 6:45 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX564 | Delayed 9:10 AM 5:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h05 | 6:45 PM 6:45 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX560 | Delayed 5:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h15 | 4:10 PM 4:10 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX560 | Delayed 9:10 AM 6:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 8h00 | 4:10 PM 4:10 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX240 | On time 6:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h00 | 2:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX240 | Delayed 9:10 AM 7:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h45 | 2:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX560 | On time 7:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h15 | 4:10 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX560 | Delayed 9:10 AM 8:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 8h00 | 4:10 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX560 | On time 9:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h15 | 6:10 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX560 | On time 10:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 8h00 | 6:10 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX240 | On time 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h35 | 9:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX240 | Delayed 6:35 PM 2:20 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h25 | 9:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX560 | On time 2:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h35 | 10:30 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX560 | On time 3:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h20 | 10:30 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h35 | 4:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX466 | On time 9:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h55 | 4:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX466 | On time 9:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h40 | 4:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:40, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (262 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 162 miles (262 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 03:40 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield start from as low as $15 (€12) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $31 (€25) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 16 daily trains from London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 6h 25m but the average duration is 6h 1m
Train Operators
- Travel from London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield with National Express, Megabus, and FlixBus
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is National Express.
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 03:40 AM and the last at 09:30 PM
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport to SheffieldYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sheffield Botanical Gardens, a 19-acre garden featuring a variety of plant collections and a glass pavilion
- Kelham Island Museum, an industrial museum showcasing Sheffield's steelmaking history and heritage
- Millennium Gallery, an art gallery displaying metalwork, contemporary art, and design exhibitions
- Sheffield Cathedral, a historic cathedral with Gothic architecture and a rich history dating back to the 12th century
- Weston Park Museum, a museum offering exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and social history of the region.
- Peak District National Park, a nearby national park offering hiking trails and stunning natural landscapes
- Sheffield Winter Garden, one of the largest temperate glasshouses in the UK, home to a wide range of exotic plants
- Graves Gallery, an art gallery featuring a collection of 19th and 20th-century British and European art
- Rivelin Valley Nature Trail, a scenic walking trail along the Rivelin River with waterfalls and wildlife
- Crucible Theatre, a renowned theatre hosting a variety of performances, including drama and the World Snooker Championship.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London Gatwick Airport to Sheffield
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Costa Coffee (in the station)
- Upper Crust (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 1, 7, 8, 24, 25 Train: Sheffield Station
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