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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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€65 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €208 Average price |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from London to Sheffield
Travel to Sheffield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Sheffield.
There are 3 options to travel from London to Sheffield including taking a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).
This is compared to other travel options from London to Sheffield:
Taking a bus costs $61 (€55) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $67 (€60).
A bus is $24 (€22) less than a train with an average ticket price of $30 (€27) from London to Sheffield.
The fastest way from London to Sheffield is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Sheffield that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h on average.
Getting to Sheffield by train takes 1 h 58 min on average.
The distance is approximately 141 miles (227 km) from London to Sheffield.
The average frequency per day from London to Sheffield is:
- Around 29 buses per day.
- 8 flights per day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between London and Sheffield as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Sheffield:
- Most travelers catch their bus from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Most travelers board their train from London St Pancras International and arrive in Sheffield.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Sheffield:
- Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can get you to Sheffield by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from London to Sheffield for $6 (€5) on Omio.
- British Airways can take you to Sheffield by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for British Airways from London to Sheffield for $67 (€60).
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, LNER, Grand Central Trains, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Hull Trains or east_midlands_trains for trains to Sheffield. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for First Hull Trains London to Sheffield tickets on Omio for $30 (€27).
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
- You can find 23 direct buses per day to take to Sheffield with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
- You'll find 6 direct flights a day to Sheffield with British Airways.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Sheffield with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains.
Direct services to Sheffield tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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