How to travel from Luton to Sheffield

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Compare train and bus for Luton to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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Bus
Driving

$85

Average price

$34

Average price

Cheapest

$48

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 27m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 18m

Average total duration

3h 48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 26m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

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CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Sheffield:

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Sheffield costing on average $85 (€68).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Luton to Sheffield among Omio's users.

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from Luton to Sheffield

How to get from Luton to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Luton to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX230 · NX564
    8:40 AM3h35
    Luton, Station Interchange
    12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $531One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX230 · NX564
    8:40 AM3h35
    Luton, Station Interchange
    12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $531One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayC51884 · C51625 · Y12250
    6:46 AM2h20
    Luton station (LUT)
    9:06 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $941One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • ThameslinkW59419+East Midlands RailwayY12263
    8:59 AM3h06
    Luton station (LUT)
    12:05 PMSheffield station (SHF)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • ThameslinkW59331+East Midlands RailwayY12260
    8:31 AM3h10
    Luton station (LUT)
    11:41 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayC52294 · Y12197 · Y12260
    9:15 AM2h26
    Luton station (LUT)
    11:41 AMSheffield station (SHF)
    $791One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX230 · NX564
    8:30 AM3h45
    Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX240
    10:40 AM4h50
    Luton, Station Interchange
    3:30 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX240
    10:30 AM5h00
    Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    3:30 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    $721One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luton 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 Luton to Sheffield.

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There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Sheffield is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Sheffield:

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Sheffield costing on average $85 (€68).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

The distance from Luton to Sheffield is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Sheffield is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Sheffield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Sheffield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains to go to Sheffield by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Luton to Sheffield:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Sheffield often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sheffield and these popular destinations at a great price.

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