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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 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 $99.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$70 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 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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Direct Options | 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 Sheffield to London:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to London costing on average $70 (€56).
A bus is $236 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to London costing on average $251 (€203).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 42m.
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
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.
FlixBus5:55 PM3h55Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)9:50 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:55 PM3h55Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)9:50 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W708266:35 PM2h01Sheffield station (SHF)8:36 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C178765:56 PM2h28Sheffield station (SHF)8:24 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$191One-way1 transfer
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W045113:11 PM2h34Sheffield station (SHF)5:45 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$271One-way1 transfer- W708041:35 PM2h04Sheffield station (SHF)3:39 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:45 PM3h55Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)4:40 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:55 PM4h25Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)10:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:45 PM4h30Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)5:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$121One-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 $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to London costing on average $70 (€56).
A bus is $236 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to London costing on average $251 (€203).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 42m.
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 11 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 St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, First South Yorkshire, Stagecoach Yorkshire 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, east_midlands_trains to go to London by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 14 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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