- Must visit
Millennium Gallery
Features art, craft, and design exhibitions, including the Ruskin Collection.
Cheapest price
$140
Average price
$180
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Sheffield will cost around $180 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
It's difficult to get from London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
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Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International
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Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras InternationalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$123 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield:
A bus is $98 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield costing on average $123 (€99).
A bus is $166 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield costing on average $191 (€154).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (2h 48m by train vs 3h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $123 (€99) compared to roughly $78 (€63) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W10814+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W04522+ G89410 | 8:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h29 | 11:41 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 3 transfers | |
W10814+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W04522+ G89410 | 8:17 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h24 | 11:41 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 3 transfers | |
W10817+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W70958 | 8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h14 | 11:41 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 transfers | |
W10817+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C02135+ W84680 | 8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h42 | 12:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 3 transfers | |
W10817+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W70958 | 8:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h09 | 11:41 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 transfers | |
W10817+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C02135+ W84680 | 8:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h37 | 12:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 3 transfers | |
W10823+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W70961 | 8:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h08 | 12:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 transfers | |
W10823+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80216+ G01184 | 8:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h24 | 12:21 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 3 transfers | |
W10823+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W70961 | 9:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h03 | 12:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 transfers | |
W10823+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80216+ G01184 | 9:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h19 | 12:21 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 3 transfers | |
W10829+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W70964 | 9:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h17 | 12:44 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 17:55. The fastest train covers the 138 miles (223 km) distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 138 miles (223 km) |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 7:06 AM |
Last train 5:55 PM |
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Scenic square in the city center with fountains and seating areas.
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