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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 $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. 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 $50, while a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Sheffield:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Sheffield costing on average $88 (€74).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€42) compared to roughly $46 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$3 (-€3). The journey takes 4h 5m 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 PM 4h40 Luton 1:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:45 PM 4h40 Luton 1:25 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C41875 · C21643 · W70967
10:40 AM 2h21 Luton station (LUT) 1:01 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $77 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- C41888 · W70877 · C21653
12:40 PM 2h24 Luton station (LUT) 3:04 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $77 1 One-way 2 transfers - C41884 · W70874 · W70975
12:10 PM 2h31 Luton station (LUT) 2:41 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $77 1 One-way 2 transfers - C41879 · C21652 · C21762
11:10 AM 2h31 Luton station (LUT) 1:41 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $77 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
6:05 PM 4h50 Luton 10:55 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX230 · NX564
2:50 PM 4h15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 7:05 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $46 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX230 · NX564
3:00 PM 4h05 Luton, Station Interchange 7:05 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Sheffield:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Sheffield costing on average $88 (€74).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 12 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.
- 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 East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, Hull Trains to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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