How to travel from Luton to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Sheffield is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Luton to Sheffield by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Kettering

Take the train to Kettering then Leicester and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($74)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
🚀 Fastest
3
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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance206km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Luton to Sheffield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).

The distance between Luton and Sheffield is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Luton and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Sheffield. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Luton and Sheffield. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Luton and Sheffield. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14 and Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Sheffield. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Luton and Sheffield. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

How do I get from Luton to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Sheffield

Transport options from Luton to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Kettering + 1 similar
2h 15m
£63($74)
hourly217km (135 miles)
Train2h 20m
£38($45)
4 times a week217km (135 miles)
Bus
3hrs
£13($15)
every 4 hours210km (131 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£35($42)
on demand206km (128 miles)

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Airports near Sheffield

The following major airports near Sheffield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Sheffield
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Sheffield
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Sheffield