- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history and culture, known for the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, and vast global collections.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sheffield to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to London will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 33 buses that leave Sheffield for London on Mon, May 25, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 227 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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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NX560Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to London 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 24m. 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 $99.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $251 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to London:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to London costing on average $70 (€56).
A bus is $236 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to London costing on average $251 (€203).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 42m.
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (3h 18m by bus vs 3h 20m by car) and save roughly $62 (€50) compared to fuel and tolls ($15 (€12) vs $77 (€62)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to London buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX131 · NX541 | Delayed 8:00 AM 6:35 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 6h35 | 1:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h25 | 11:55 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 4h00 | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX564 | 9:00 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 4h20 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX564 | 9:00 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h30 | 12:30 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h45 | 1:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 4h15 | 2:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 · NX541 | On time 10:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 6h15 | 5:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h25 | 2:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 4h00 | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX560 | 12:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 4h30 | 5:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h55 | 4:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 4h30 | 5:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX560 | 12:45 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h35 | 4:20 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 · NX541 | On time 12:50 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 6h25 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · NX400 | On time 12:50 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 6h25 | 7:15 PM London, Golders Green Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 4h00 | 5:55 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h25 | 5:20 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 · NX541 | On time 2:50 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 5h50 | 8:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX560 | 4:30 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 4h20 | 8:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX560 | 4:30 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h30 | 8:00 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h35 | 9:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 4h10 | 9:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h55 | 9:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 4h25 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX564 | 7:00 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h50 | 10:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX564 · NXA1 | 7:00 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 5h05 | 12:05 AM London, Golders Green Station | 1 transfer | |
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NX240 · NX422 | 1:00 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 5h50 | 6:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX422 | 1:00 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 5h15 | 6:15 AM London, Golders Green Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 5h15 | 6:55 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 4h50 | 6:30 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX466 | 1:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 5h25 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX466 · NX450 | 1:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 7h20 | 9:15 AM London, Golders Green Station | 1 transfer | |
NX180 · NX400 | On time 3:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 6h55 | 10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX180 · NX400 | 3:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 6h05 | 9:30 AM London, Golders Green Station | 1 transfer | |
NX131 · NX541 | 6:35 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 6h35 | 1:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Sheffield to London run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 14 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 20m.
Distance 141 miles (227 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Buses from Sheffield to London run regularly throughout the day and evening. The first bus of the day leaves around 06:30 a.m., with two buses leaving at the same time. Services then leave every 30 minutes to one hour during the morning and early afternoon. In the afternoon, a bus leaves at 2:45 p.m., and in the evening there is one service at 6:30 p.m.. The last bus of the day leaves at 01:35 a.m.. Some of the buses between Sheffield and London run directly, others have one change. The journey time can last between four to six and a half hours and buses are provided by National Express.
Departure Station: Buses leave from Sheffield's coach station, which is a two minute walk from the train station and is served by multiple local bus routes.
Arrival Station: Buses arrive at Victoria and Sutton stations. Victoria is in the centre of the city, and Sutton is a 50 minute drive from central London.
Buses from Sheffield to London, provided by National Express, depart from Sheffield Coach station. The coach station is neighbouring the central train station of Sheffield which is just a 15-minute walk from the city centre. There is also regional bus service connecting the city centre with the coach station that runs every few minutes. The buses provided by Megabus depart from Meadowhall Interchange, an 8-minute train journey from Sheffield city centre which depart every 8 minutes. There is no public transport at night, however, cabs can be caught from outside the coach and train station.
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The terminating station for the majority of the buses from Sheffield to London is Victoria Coach Station. The coach station connects London with all major cities in the UK, as well as other European destinations. Accessing the coach station at night can be done by either the many night buses or cabs that are available all night. Victoria Coach station is in close proximity to both Victoria train station and the similarly named, Victoria Bus Station. The train station is connected to the underground system and is served by the Circle, District, Victoria lines and can be found in Zone 1.
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