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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a flight costs an average of $380.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$91 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $380 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Sheffield:
A bus is $66 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sheffield costing on average $91 (€76).
A bus is $356 (€297) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sheffield costing on average $380 (€317).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
You'll arrive about 1h 47m sooner (2h 8m by train vs 3h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $91 (€76) compared to roughly $75 (€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.
Travel optionsfrom London to Sheffield
How to get from London to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:10 PM3h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:35 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:10 PM3h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:35 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13809:50 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:45 PMManchester Airport$4271One-way0 transfers
Other options
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P245729:33 PM2h29London Kings Cross (KGX)12:02 AMSheffield station (SHF)$301One-way1 transfer- C217609:32 PM2h09London St Pancras International (STP)11:41 PMSheffield station (SHF)$321One-way0 transfers
- G08153+G893218:09 PM2h36London Kings Cross (KGX)10:45 PMSheffield station (SHF)$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:30 PM4h05London, Victoria Coach Station6:35 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 PM3h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:25 AM3h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$141One-way0 transfers
- BA13608:50 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMManchester Airport$3491One-way0 transfers
- BA13726:00 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport7:05 PMManchester Airport$3641One-way0 transfers
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BA890412:25 PM3h05London City Airport3:30 PMManchester Airport$4141One-way1 transfer
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How to travel from London to Sheffield?
When traveling north from London to Sheffield, passengers can choose to make the journey by plane, train, or bus. The most frequent method of travel is by train with three dozen or more departures every day of the week and a journey time of around two and a half hours. There are two to three daily bus departures, and this is the cheapest but slowest way of traveling. While actual flight times are short, when traveling by plane, time has to be allowed for getting to and from airports and for security checks.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Sheffield?
The cheapest way to travel from London to Sheffield is by bus, with two to three departures a day. The route is direct and takes between 4 hours and just under five hours, depending on traffic. Services are operated by National Express Coach Services and Megabus. All departures are in the afternoon and early evening. All coaches leave from London Victoria Coach Station, with Megabus routes terminating at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and National Express coaches arriving at Sheffield Pond Street Coach Station.
What is the fastest way to travel from London to Sheffield?
When overall travel time is taken into consideration, the fastest way to travel from London to Sheffield is by train. The fastest train route takes just two hours and 15 minutes and is operated by LNER. This runs from London King's Cross Station to Sheffield Train Station with one connection en route. If traveling by plane, the actual flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, 34 miles from Sheffield, is just one hour. Time, however, has to be allowed for traveling to and from the airports and going through baggage check-in and security. There are up to six daily direct flights operated by British Airways.
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Travel from London to Sheffield by train
Direct routes from London to Sheffield are operated by East Midlands Trains and take approximately two and a half hours. These depart hourly from London St Pancras Station starting in the early morning and continuing until late at night. LNER operates a connecting route from London King's Cross Station to Sheffield with up to two trains an hour throughout the day. The overall journey takes between two hours and 15 minutes and two hours and 45 minutes with connections made at Chesterfield, Retford, or Doncaster. Connecting routes are also offered by First Hull Trains and Grand Central Trains in conjunction with First TransPennine Express. There are nine departures throughout the day with journey times of just under two and a half hours. All routes terminate at Sheffield Station, which is located in the heart of the city center and part of a transport network of local buses and trams.
Travel from London to Sheffield by bus
Bus routes from London to Sheffield are provided by Megabus and National Express Coach Services. The Megabus route operates five days a week (not Tuesdays and Wednesdays), with buses departing in the late afternoon. The journey takes three and a half hours from London Victoria Coach Station to the Meadowhall Interchange in Sheffield. This is a short tram, local train, or bus ride from the city center. There are twice-daily National Express coaches which also depart in the afternoon from London Victoria Coach Station. These take just under five hours and terminate at Sheffield Pond Street Coach Station in the heart of the city.
Travel from London to Sheffield by plane
Direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport are operated by British Airways with up to six daily flights from early morning to mid-evening. Manchester Airport is approximately 34 miles from Sheffield city center. The journey from the airport to the city can be made by taxi, car hire, bus, or train. While the flight time is just an hour, time must also be left for baggage check-in and collection as well as security checks. Longer connecting flights can also be taken from London to Sheffield via Leeds Bradford International Airport. This is just under 50 miles from Sheffield and linked by motorway, rail services, or long-distance buses. Connecting flights are operated by TAP, Jet2, and KLM, among others, and involve connections at airports such as Lisbon Portela, Jersey, and Amsterdam Schiphol. Connecting routes have overall journey times of between four and a half hours and 12 hours or longer.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Sheffield:
A bus is $66 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Sheffield costing on average $91 (€76).
A bus is $356 (€297) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Sheffield costing on average $380 (€317).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Sheffield as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Sheffield by flight.
- 17 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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