How much is the train ticket from London to Sheffield?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Sheffield start from R 584. The average price for this train route is around R 2 465. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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 225 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 56m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Sheffield route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 15 trains available per day.

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.

Train London to Sheffield from R 574

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Sheffield on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:32	St Pancras International	2h 10m	11:42	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	08:03	St Pancras International	1h 58m	10:01	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	2h 4m	09:06	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	2h 4m	09:06	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:30	St Pancras International	2h 13m	09:43	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from London to Sheffield on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	2h 10m	09:12	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	1h 56m	16:58	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	2h 10m	09:12	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:02	St Pancras International	1h 58m	10:00	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:02	St Pancras International	1h 58m	10:00	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from London to Sheffield on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:30	St Pancras International	2h 54m	12:24	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	16:02	St Pancras International	2h 21m	18:23	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	09:30	St Pancras International	2h 54m	12:24	Sheffield	No tags
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	2h 39m	17:41	Sheffield	No tags
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	2h 39m	17:41	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from London to Sheffield on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	2h 2m	17:04	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	08:03	St Pancras International	2h 1m	10:04	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	2h 4m	09:06	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	2h 4m	09:06	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:30	St Pancras International	2h 12m	09:42	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from London to Sheffield on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	2h 2m	17:04	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	08:03	St Pancras International	2h 1m	10:04	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	2h 4m	09:06	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	2h 4m	09:06	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:30	St Pancras International	2h 12m	09:42	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from London to Sheffield on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	2h 2m	17:04	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	08:03	St Pancras International	2h 1m	10:04	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	2h 4m	09:06	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	2h 4m	09:06	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:30	St Pancras International	2h 12m	09:42	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from London to Sheffield on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	St Pancras International	2h 2m	17:04	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	08:03	St Pancras International	2h 1m	10:04	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	2h 4m	09:06	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:02	St Pancras International	2h 4m	09:06	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:30	St Pancras International	2h 12m	09:42	Sheffield	No 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 R 101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

74bus per day

4h 5mAverage duration

224 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 101 - R 1 974	Average duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 584 - R 4 688	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 290 - R 844	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Sheffield?

London

A
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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B
King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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C
Euston Station
Euston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
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D
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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E
London Bridge
51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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Marylebone
Melcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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Sheffield

A
Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Road (Interchange), Sheffield S9
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Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. East Midlands Railway ticket prices on this trip start at R 584

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Sheffield?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Sheffield start from R 584. The average price for this train route is around R 2 465. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
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 225 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 56m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Sheffield route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 15 trains available per day.
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

09/12

R 2 402

10/12

R 2 400

Today

R 2 432

12/12

R 1 274

13/12

R 792

14/12

R 1 075

15/12

R 798

16/12

R 920

The cheapest trip from London to Sheffield was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 792

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 R 792 to R 4 477 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 R 792, which is on 2025-12-13.