The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 3 trains that leave Sheffield for London Stansted Airport on Fri, Nov 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 203 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains 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.






Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Sheffield to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€53 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:32 AM Sheffield | 3h09 | 11:41 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:32 PM Sheffield | 4h09 | 8:41 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
![]() | 4:56 AM Sheffield | 3h45 | 8:41 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Sheffield | 3h41 | 11:41 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Sheffield to London Stansted Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 18:01. The fastest train covers the 126 miles (203 km) distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 126 miles (203 km) |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 04:56 |
Last train 18:01 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, LNER, Abellio Greater Anglia, First Hull Trains from Sheffield to London Stansted Airport trainsEast Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, LNER, Abellio Greater Anglia, First Hull Trains trains will get you between Sheffield and London Stansted Airport from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
CrossCountry
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Abellio Greater Anglia
First Hull Trains
FAQs: Trains from Sheffield to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to London Stansted Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sheffield to London Stansted Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.
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