Train from London to Sheffield: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Sheffield on 27 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
East Midlands RailwayTrain
St Pancras International
SheffieldCheapest
East Midlands RailwayTrain
St Pancras International
SheffieldFastest
East Midlands RailwayTrain
St Pancras International
SheffieldNo tags
East Midlands RailwayTrain
St Pancras International
SheffieldNo tags
East Midlands RailwayTrain
St Pancras International
SheffieldNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Sheffield

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sheffield. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

77bus per day
4h 5mAverage duration
165 milesDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£5 - £89Average duration4h 5m
7kg CO₂e
Average price£27 - £210Average duration2h 10m
5kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£13 - £38Average duration3h 20m
10kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Sheffield by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from London to Sheffield?

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Sheffield start from £27. The average price for this train route is around £96. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Sheffield?

    The average train journey time from London to Sheffield is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 140 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 56m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to Sheffield route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Sheffield?

    The earliest train from London to Sheffield departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:54.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
24/11
£106
25/11
£106
Today
£138
27/11
£56
28/11
£56
29/11
£35
30/11
£47
01/12
£56
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Sheffield was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Sheffield as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £35 to £195 for a train ticket from London to Sheffield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £35, which is on 2025-11-29.

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