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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m 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 |
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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 $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Sheffield costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
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)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:45 PM4h40Luton1:25 AMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C41863 · W70856 · W709568:41 AM2h24Luton station (LUT)11:05 AMSheffield station (SHF)$1241One-way2 transfers
Other options
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C100968:31 AM3h10Luton station (LUT)11:41 AMSheffield station (SHF)$641One-way1 transfer
W70956+
C100828:01 AM3h04Luton station (LUT)11:05 AMSheffield station (SHF)$751One-way1 transfer
C04215 · W709618:55 AM3h10Luton station (LUT)12:05 PMSheffield station (SHF)$751One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:05 PM4h50Luton10:55 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$161One-way0 transfers
NX230 · NX5648:30 AM3h45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$391One-way1 transfer
NX230 · NX5648:40 AM3h35Luton, Station Interchange12:15 PMSheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Sheffield:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Sheffield costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- 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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