How to travel from Sheffield to Luton

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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 €28, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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€72

Average price

€40

Average price

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3h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 48m

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30m

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4h 52m

Average total duration

4h 22m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Sheffield to Luton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX564 · NX230
08:20AM3h55
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
12:15PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$451One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX564 · NX230
08:20AM3h55
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
12:15PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$451One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsY12147 · C51607 · C51437
08:35AM2h20
Sheffield station (SHF)
10:55AMLuton station (LUT)
$751One-way
2 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsC51645 · C51641 · C51467
09:00AM2h25
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:25AMLuton station (LUT)
$561One-way
2 transfers
East Midlands TrainsY12145 · C51566 · C52495
07:59AM2h26
Sheffield station (SHF)
10:25AMLuton station (LUT)
$681One-way
2 transfers
East Midlands TrainsY12141 · C51568 · C51462
07:34AM2h21
Sheffield station (SHF)
09:55AMLuton station (LUT)
$761One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX564 · NX230
08:20AM3h45
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
12:05PMLuton, Station Interchange
$461One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX240
07:50AM4h40
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
12:30PMLuton, Station Interchange
$491One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX240
07:50AM4h50
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
12:40PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$511One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to Luton

Travel to Luton 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 Luton.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Luton is a train with an average price of $29 (€23).

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

A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield to Luton costing on average $36 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Sheffield to Luton is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Luton is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sheffield to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, LNER, east_midlands_trains to go to Luton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sheffield to Luton with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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