The distance between London and Sheffield is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from London to Sheffield by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Sheffield.
East Midlands Railways
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield.
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Take the bus to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street.
Drive to Sheffield United F.C..
There are several options for getting from London to Sheffield by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between London and Sheffield is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from London and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from London to Sheffield is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Sheffield. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from London to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
East Midlands Railways, LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between London and Sheffield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and Sheffield. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.
National Express run regular bus services between London and Sheffield. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Sheffield. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Sheffield is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Sheffield. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from London and Sheffield. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £51 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | £51($60) | hourly | 265km (165 miles) |
Train via Doncaster | 2h 35m | £35($41) | hourly | 281km (175 miles) |
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | £150($180) | hourly | 353km (219 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 15m | £155($185) | hourly | 413km (256 miles) |
Bus | 3h 60m | £9($11) | every 4 hours | 262km (163 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £30($35) | on demand | 256km (159 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Grand Central
Hull Trains
The following major airports near Sheffield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.