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Compare train and bus for Luton to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Luton to Sheffield:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Sheffield costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 4h 2m versus 2h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Sheffield
How to get from Luton to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:45 PM4h40Luton1:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:45 PM4h40Luton1:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C04191+
X077879:43 AM2h47Luton station (LUT)12:30 PMSheffield station (SHF)$1081One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C21139 · C044429:27 AM3h07Luton station (LUT)12:34 PMSheffield station (SHF)$891One-way1 transfer
- C21856 · C2113810:56 AM2h53Luton station (LUT)1:49 PMSheffield station (SHF)$1081One-way1 transfer
- C21138+C5639310:52 AM2h57Luton station (LUT)1:49 PMSheffield station (SHF)$1081One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:05 PM4h50Luton10:55 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$201One-way0 transfers
- NX2405:40 PM4h00Luton, Station Interchange9:40 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$581One-way0 transfers
- NX24010:35 AM4h25Luton, Station Interchange3:00 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$581One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Sheffield:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Sheffield costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 9 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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