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 $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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Bus
Driving

$79

Average price

$36

Average price

Cheapest

$48

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 55m

Average total duration

4h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 24m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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

The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Luton is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

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

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Luton costing on average $79 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sheffield and Luton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Sheffield to Luton among Omio's users.

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from Sheffield to Luton

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • East Midlands RailwayY12136+ThameslinkTL431000
    8:22 AM2h50
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    11:12 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:40 AM4h20
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    6:00 AMLuton
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayY12136+ThameslinkTL431000
    8:22 AM2h50
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    11:12 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayC51606+ThameslinkTL066500
    10:52 AM2h50
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    1:42 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayY12146+ThameslinkTL066200
    1:51 PM2h51
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    4:42 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayY12137+ThameslinkTL430900
    9:22 AM2h50
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    12:12 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX240
    8:05 AM4h25
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    12:30 PMLuton, Station Interchange
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX240
    8:05 AM4h35
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    12:40 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX240
    1:00 AM4h10
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    5:10 AMLuton, Station Interchange
    $621One-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.

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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 bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

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

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Luton costing on average $79 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

The distance from Sheffield to Luton is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Luton is:
  • Around 10 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Luton by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sheffield to Luton with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 0 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
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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