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You can get from Sheffield to London by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Sheffield to London on Oct 29 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from Sheffield to London
 | Distance | 141 miles (227 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Flight, bus or train |
 | Ticket price range | $5 - $171 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $5 (€4) • 3 h 5 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $171 (€140) • 1 h 5 min |
 | Popular travel companies | British Airways, Flixbus or |
Travel 141 miles (227 km) by flight, bus or train between Sheffield and London. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $5 (€4). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are British Airways, Flixbus or among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Sheffield to London.
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
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Buses from Sheffield to London
National Express offers 7 direct buses from Sheffield to London everyday, including an overnight bus which departs a little after midnight. There are 4 additional morning buses, 2 afternoon departures and an early evening service, with a quickest journey time of 3 hours and 40 minutes.
Trains from Sheffield to London
East Midlands Trains and Virgin Trains provide a direct trains from Sheffield to London. The daily timetable begins early in the morning and continues with departures roughly twice an hour throughout the day until the final service leaves Sheffield in mid-evening. Journey times range from 2 hours to 2 hours and 50 minutes. Additional indirect trains are also available. These involve taking a TransPennine Express train to Doncaster to connect with the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service to London King's Cross. The Sunday schedule offers fewer connections, with hourly direct departures, longer journey times and no direct services in the early morning.
Travel Tips
There are 3 ways that you can travel to London from Sheffield. You can take a flight, bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to London is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to London:
Taking a bus is about $167 (€136) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $171 (€140) for this journey.
Taking a bus is usually $59 (€48) less than taking a train to London, which costs on average $64 (€52) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Sheffield to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to London that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 3 h 5 min of travel time.
In comparison, going by train can take 2 h 1 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 141 miles (227 km) between Sheffield and London.
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to London is:
- 25 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to London from Sheffield as scheduled services by flight, bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Sheffield to London:
- Most travelers board their bus from Sheffield, Brown Street and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Most travelers take a train from Sheffield to London Victoria.
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 for flights to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for British Airways Sheffield to London tickets on Omio for $171 (€140).
- Flixbus can take you to London by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Sheffield to London for $5 (€4).
Yes, there are direct routes from Sheffield to London with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct train to London with with 25 direct trains per day.
Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
When planning your trip from Sheffield to London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Plane tickets are costing on average $171 (€140) one way.
- Bus tickets are costing $5 (€4) one way on average.
- Train tickets cost $64 (€52) one way on average.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Sheffield to London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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