- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and archaeology, with highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shirebrook to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shirebrook to London will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
It's difficult to get from Shirebrook to London without transferring at least once.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shirebrook to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $230 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Shirebrook to London:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shirebrook to London costing on average $64 (€52).
A bus is $215 (€177) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Shirebrook to London costing on average $230 (€189).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 14m.
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
You'll arrive about 56m sooner (2h 14m by train vs 3h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $64 (€52) compared to roughly $53 (€43) 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 Shirebrook to London trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 AM Shirebrook | 3h06 | 10:06 AM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Shirebrook | 2h55 | 10:55 AM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Shirebrook | 2h55 | 11:55 AM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Shirebrook | 2h55 | 12:55 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Shirebrook | 2h54 | 1:54 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Shirebrook | 2h55 | 2:55 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Shirebrook | 2h54 | 3:54 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Shirebrook | 2h56 | 4:56 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Shirebrook | 3h06 | 6:06 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Shirebrook | 3h05 | 7:05 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Shirebrook | 2h55 | 7:55 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Shirebrook | 2h54 | 8:54 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Shirebrook | 2h55 | 9:55 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Shirebrook | 3h53 | 11:53 PM London | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Shirebrook to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€36) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€36) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 5:27 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shirebrook to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Shirebrook to London trains use the Shirebrook to London St Pancras International station pair, with some services arriving at London Kings Cross. Use this guide to compare Shirebrook and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Shirebrook has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Shirebrook.
Available at Shirebrook: Parking.
Available at Shirebrook: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shirebrook: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Ramped access from road bridge 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 taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Liverpool Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Liverpool Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Liverpool Street.
Wi-Fi is available at London Liverpool Street. ATMs are available at London Liverpool Street.
Ticket office support is available at London Liverpool Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Liverpool Street: Parking, WC.
Available at London Liverpool Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Liverpool Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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