How to travel from Sheffield to London

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Sheffield to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to London 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 24m. 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 $103.

Distance: 141 miles (227 km)

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Flight

$70

Average price

$20

Average price

Cheapest

$258

Average price

3h 2m

Average total duration

2h 32m

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30m

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4h 4m

Average total duration

3h 34m

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30m

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4h 24m

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1h 24m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

East Midlands Trains

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Megabus

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British Airways

Most popular airline

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from Sheffield to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM3h25
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
11:55AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:45PM3h25
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
05:10PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1373
05:20PM1h00
Manchester Airport
06:20PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$5181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)G90838+First Hull TrainsG08237
08:38AM2h39
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:17AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
$871One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)Y25427+LNERC40669
08:56AM2h27
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:23AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
$961One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsC51645
09:00AM2h09
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:09AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$1091One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM4h00
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
12:30PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM3h25
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
02:25PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM4h00
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
03:00PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$141One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1361
09:45AM1h15
Manchester Airport
11:00AMLondon Heathrow Airport
$4651One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1365
11:40AM1h15
Manchester Airport
12:55PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$4651One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1359
08:50AM1h15
Manchester Airport
10:05AMLondon Heathrow Airport
$4651One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Sheffield to London: Journey Details

The Yorkshire city of Sheffield is 270 kilometers north of London. With a fast and regular service, the train is the easiest way to travel to the capital from Sheffield. The quickest railway journey times are around 2 hours. If speed is not the main concern, regular buses, with a choice of operators, also make the trip south, mostly in around 4 hours.

Return trips from London to Sheffield are also available.

How to get from Sheffield to London

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Sheffield to London there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 52,71% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Sheffield to London. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to London

Travel to London 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 Sheffield to London.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Sheffield and London including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to London is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to London costing on average $25 (€20).

A bus is $97 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to London costing on average $103 (€82).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 1m.

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The distance from Sheffield to London is approximately 141 miles (227 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to London is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sheffield to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, First South Yorkshire to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, LNER, Grand Central Trains, First Hull Trains, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sheffield to London with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 12 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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