London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

$108

Average price

$167

Fastest journey

3 h 23 m

Average duration

3 h 34 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

262 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 (LGW) to Sheffield will cost around $167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield without transferring at least once.

ThameslinkY37184+LNERY23424+Northern Rail (3)Y02220
08:06AM3h42
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
11:48AMSheffield station (SHF)
$1081One-way
2 transfers
SouthernY28669+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+LNERY23424+Northern Rail (3)Y02220
08:13AM3h35
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
11:48AMSheffield station (SHF)
$1081One-way
3 transfers
ThameslinkY36997+TubeTube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+LNERY23197+CrossCountryC23821
08:36AM3h45
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
12:21PMSheffield station (SHF)
$1101One-way
3 transfers
ThameslinkY36049+LNERY23195+TransPennine ExpressC27107
08:19AM3h50
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
12:09PMSheffield station (SHF)
$1931One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkY36997+East Midlands TrainsY07230
08:36AM3h25
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
12:01PMSheffield station (SHF)
$2411One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 48m.

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€81

Average price

€27

Average price

Cheapest

4h 18m

Average duration

Fastest

3h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 57m

Average duration

8h 27m

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30m

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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 20
Last updated at 10:53 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
thameslinkY37184+london_north_eastern_railwayY23424+northern_railY02220
On time
7:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h42
10:48 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
2 transfers
southernY28669+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+london_north_eastern_railwayY23424+northern_railY02220
On time
7:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h35
10:48 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
3 transfers
thameslinkY36049+east_midlands_railwayY07227
On time
7:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h23
10:42 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36049+london_north_eastern_railwayY23195+transpennine_expressC27107
On time
7:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h50
11:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
2 transfers
thameslinkY36997+east_midlands_railwayY07230
On time
7:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h25
11:01 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36997+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+london_north_eastern_railwayY23197+cross_countryC23821
On time
7:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h45
11:21 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
3 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield

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Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $15 (€12)
Distance
162 miles (262 km)
Average train duration
3h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
$48 (€39)
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
3h 15m
First train
05:50
Last train
20:27
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $15 (€12)

Train providers: East Midlands Trains, East Coast and Grand Central Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield trains

For as little as $40 (€32) you can travel by train to Sheffield from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with East Midlands Trains, East Coast and Grand Central Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Train information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield with East Midlands Trains:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: $40

FAQs: Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield

FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield.
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Popular train stations from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield

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  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
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  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
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  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
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  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
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  • Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Sheffield
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.

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