141 miles (227 km) | |
Bus, train or flight | |
$9 - $63 | |
Bus • $9 (€8) • 3 h | |
Flight • $63 (€57) • 1 h | |
Megabus, British Airways or East Midlands Trains |
Take a bus, train or flight to travel 141 miles (227 km) between Sheffield and London. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus, British Airways or East Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Sheffield to London.
How to get from Sheffield to London by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Sheffield to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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.
Travel to London from Sheffield on FlixBus, National Express and CrossCountry travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Sheffield to London. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.
There are 3 travel options between Sheffield and London. You can take a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to London from Sheffield is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Sheffield to London:
Taking a bus costs $54 (€49) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $63 (€57).
Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $29 (€26).
The quickest way to travel to London from Sheffield is by flight, which takes on average 1 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to London by bus takes 3 h on average.
Train takes on average 1 h 59 min.
The distance from Sheffield to London is approximately 141 miles (227 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to London is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Sheffield to London as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Sheffield to London:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Sheffield to London with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Sheffield to London.
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