Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 4 m
Average
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
227 km
It's difficult to get from Sheffield to London without transferring at least once.
Distance | 141 miles (227 km) | |
Average train ticket price | $60 (€53) | |
Train frequency | 27 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 27 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway or Cross Country |
Trains from Sheffield to London cover the 141 miles (227 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 8 min with our travel partners like Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway or Cross Country. Normally, there are 27 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $60 (€53), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $60 (€53). Travelers depart most frequently from Sheffield and arrive in London Victoria.
For as little as $60 (€53) you can travel by train from Sheffield to London with Grand Central Trains and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Sheffield to London. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Trains in the United Kingdom are an efficient way to travel between cities, with a number of companies operating domestic and international train routes in the UK. The train journey from Sheffield into London can be completed in as little as two-and-a-half hours. East Midlands Trains operate a frequent direct service that runs from 5.30 a.m. until 8.49 p.m. - with trains leaving often as twice an hour. East Coast rail also offer infrequent trains from Sheffield to London, with their service involving a brief change in Doncaster en route.
Return trains from London to Sheffield are also available.
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Sheffield, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Victoria, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
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