4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Sheffield
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London 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 to Sheffield will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 11 buses that leave London for Sheffield on Thu, Dec 11, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct buses cover the 227 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, 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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. 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 €6, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price | €208 Average price |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
London to Sheffield Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 4h56 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Live departures
London to Sheffield bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Sheffield buses for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NX564 | Delayed 12:50 PM 8:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 12:15 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX560 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 2:10 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 2:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h45 | 2:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX560 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 4:20 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 6:05 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX560 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 6:25 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 6:05 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX401 · NX240 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h00 | 10:00 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
| NX032 · NX240 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h00 | 10:00 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX240 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h00 | 10:00 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 8:35 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 8:35 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX560 | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 10:30 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 11:25 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h25 | 11:25 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX466 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 4:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h56 | 4:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, December 11 | |||||
| FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 11:10 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h40 | 11:10 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Sheffield
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Buses from London to Sheffield run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 141 miles (227 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 141 miles (227 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from London to SheffieldYou can travel by bus between London to Sheffield with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London to Sheffield
Sheffield is a former industrial city whose name is always associated with steel, now recasting itself as an outdoors city, a gateway to the nearby Peak District. Visitors looking for an economical alternative to the train for travel from the capital can take direct daily buses from London to Sheffield. Journey times are about four hours on average, with departures ranging from early morning to overnight services. Indirect connections add to the London to Sheffield bus options.
Which bus companies travel from London to Sheffield?
National Express, the UK's national bus company, provides direct London to Sheffield buses from Victoria Coach Station seven days a week. Additional indirect connections with National Express involve departures from London Golders Green and one change en route, at Nottingham.
How long is the bus from London to Sheffield?
The fastest National Express services on the 150 mile road route north from London to Sheffield take three hours and 40 minutes to reach the Yorkshire city. Depending on traffic conditions and departure times, other direct buses take between five minutes and one hour longer. Indirect connections via Nottingham take at least four hours and 40 minutes.
How many buses are there from London to Sheffield?
The National Express timetable offers nine daily direct London to Sheffield bus services, with departures starting around 7:00 a.m. and continuing with buses roughly every two hours until the final overnight connection leaves Victoria Coach Station just before midnight. Indirect services from Golders Green via Nottingham depart five times daily.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Sheffield?
Departure Bus Station: Victoria Coach Station is situated on the south-western side of central London, with Underground train connections on three lines and bus services stopping on Elizabeth Street and Buckingham Palace Road. Golders Green Coach Station is located about four miles north-west of central London, with local bus and Underground train connections. Facilities at the bus stations include cafes, coffee kiosks, news vendors and taxi stands.
Arrival Bus Station: Sheffield Coach Station is part of the city's transport interchange north-west of the city center. Local transport options include bus services providing connections across the city from adjacent stands and nearby stops on Pond Street. Passenger facilities at the station include coffee kiosks, a cafe, ATMs, vending machines, restrooms and taxi stands.
FAQs: Bus from London to Sheffield
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
- 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 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 to Sheffield
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal on the ground floor.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
ShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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