How to get from London to Sheffield
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Sheffield by price and travel time.
- 227 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 09m
- 94 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 09m
direct
Train
€29
Cheapest
3h 20m
direct
Bus
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Sheffield. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 227 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €5, on Tue, Oct 13.
227 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 09mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€23Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 09m · directSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Sheffield: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Borough of Camden → Sheffieldbus
FlixBus·3h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Sheffield
FlixBus runs 94 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 94 | 00:00 | 23:59 |
| EMRtrain | 32 | 05:27 | 22:32 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:15
- 00:30
- 00:40
- 00:50
- 00:59
- 01:15
- 01:40
- 01:50
- 05:00
- 05:50
- 06:00
- 06:30
- 06:50
- 07:00
- 07:25
- 07:30
- 07:50
- 08:00
- 08:05
- 08:25
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 09:00
- 09:05
- 09:25
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 09:40
- 10:00
- 10:05
- 10:35
- 10:40
- 11:00
- 11:40
- 12:00
- 12:40
- 13:30
- 14:10
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 15:10
- 15:30
- 15:40
- 16:00
- 16:10
- 16:30
- 16:40
- 16:45
- 17:00
- 17:10
- 17:30
- 17:40
- 17:45
- 18:00
- 18:10
- 18:20
- 18:30
- 18:40
- 18:45
- 19:10
- 19:20
- 19:30
- 19:40
- 20:00
- 20:20
- 20:30
- 20:40
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 22:59
- 23:00
- 23:15
- 23:30
- 23:40
- 23:50
- 23:59
All departuresEMR
- 05:27
- 05:59
- 07:02
- 07:30
- 08:03
- 08:32
- 09:02
- 09:32
- 10:02
- 10:32
- 11:02
- 11:32
- 12:02
- 12:32
- 13:02
- 13:32
- 14:02
- 14:32
- 15:02
- 15:31
- 16:02
- 16:32
- 17:02
- 18:02
- 18:32
- 19:02
- 19:32
- 20:02
- 20:32
- 21:02
- 21:32
- 22:32
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, EMR; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Sheffield works
Start with a FlixBus bus from London Borough of Camden to Sheffield, about 3h 20m. In total it's roughly €15 over 3h 20m, direct, no transfers.
London to Sheffield: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Sheffield?
The most useful route takes about 3h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Sheffield?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:59, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Sheffield?
94 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from London to Sheffield leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from London to Sheffield?
The first train with EMR leaves at 05:27 and the last at 22:32, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Sheffield?
32 a day with EMR, between 05:27 and 22:32.
How far is Sheffield from London?
About 227 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Sheffield cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €7 to €15. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Sheffield?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, EMR.
Can you get from London to Sheffield without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 58m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Sheffield?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search London to Sheffield
- how to get from London to Sheffield
- London to Sheffield travel time
- London to Sheffield distance
- cheapest way from London to Sheffield
- London to Sheffield by bus
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026