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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. 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 $22, while a flight costs an average of $370.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$83 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $370 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Sheffield to London:
A bus is $61 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to London costing on average $83 (€69).
A bus is $348 (€292) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to London costing on average $370 (€310).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
You'll arrive about 1h 9m sooner (2h 11m by train vs 3h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $83 (€69) compared to roughly $75 (€63) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to London
How to get from Sheffield to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:30 AM3h25Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)11:55 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:30 AM3h25Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)11:55 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13738:15 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4771One-way0 transfers
Other options
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W846953:11 PM2h34Sheffield station (SHF)5:45 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$261One-way1 transfer
W708327:35 PM2h03Sheffield station (SHF)9:38 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$321One-way0 transfers
W708041:35 PM2h04Sheffield station (SHF)3:39 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM3h25Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)2:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:55 PM3h25Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)5:20 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM4h00Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)12:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
BA13694:55 PM1h05Manchester Airport6:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2891One-way0 transfers
BA13818:00 AM1h15Manchester Airport9:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$3651One-way0 transfers
BA13796:55 AM1h15Manchester Airport8:10 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$3651One-way0 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to London:
A bus is $61 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to London costing on average $83 (€69).
A bus is $348 (€292) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to London costing on average $370 (€310).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 13 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to London by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to London by flight.
- 18 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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