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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for 28 Mar

Cheapest price

£14

Average price

£23

Fastest journey

3 h

Average duration

3 h 21 m

Buses per day

Distance

227 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Sheffield will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.

Fast coaches

Of the 15 buses that leave London for Sheffield every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 227 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Cheapest

10:004h25

London, Victoria Coach Station

14:25Sheffield, Coach Station

£141One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

14:004h40

London, Victoria Coach Station

18:40Sheffield, Coach Station

£171One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

12:004h50

London, Victoria Coach Station

16:50Sheffield, Coach Station

£171One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

18:304h00

London, Victoria Coach Station

22:30Sheffield, Coach Station

£171One-way

0 changes

10:303h00

London

13:30Sheffield, Meadowhall

£181One-way

0 changes

London to Sheffield bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 28 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX421 National ExpressNX421	00:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	8h05	08:35 Sheffield, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX564 National ExpressNX564	08:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	3h45	12:15 Sheffield, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX560 National ExpressNX560	10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	4h25	14:25 Sheffield, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	3h30	13:30 Sheffield, Meadowhall	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	10:30 London	3h00	13:30 Sheffield, Meadowhall	0 changesDirect
National Express NX560 National ExpressNX560	12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	4h50	16:50 Sheffield, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX560 National ExpressNX560	14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	4h40	18:40 Sheffield, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX550 National ExpressNX550	15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	6h10	21:10 Sheffield, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX400 National ExpressNX400	16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	6h20	22:20 Sheffield, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX551 National ExpressNX551	16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	6h20	22:20 Sheffield, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX560 National ExpressNX560	18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	4h00	22:30 Sheffield, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	3h30	01:00 Sheffield, Meadowhall	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	22:00 London	3h00	01:00 Sheffield, Meadowhall	0 changesDirect
National Express NX466 National ExpressNX466	23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	4h55	04:25 Sheffield, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station	5h16	05:15 Sheffield, Coach Station	0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Sheffield

Buses from London to Sheffield run on average 29 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

227 km

Average bus duration

4h 7m

Cheapest ticket price

£6

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 0m

First bus

10:00

Last bus

23:59

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus London to Sheffield

Travel from London to Sheffield from £7 with Omio’s coach partners Megabus, National Express and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from London to Sheffield, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

London to Sheffield coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 4 h
Cheapest Price: £9
National Express frequency: 11 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

London to Sheffield coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 5 h 16 min
Cheapest Price: £9
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Coaches from London to Sheffield

A regular coach service operates between London Victoria and Sheffield. The majority of services are direct and complete the journey in under five hours. Services run as frequently on weekends as they do on weekdays.

Which coach companies travel from London to Sheffield?

National Express operates the coaches between London and Sheffield. Most services do not require passengers to change bus but on those services that do incorporate a change, National Express provides the coaches for both legs of the journey.

How long is the coach from London to Sheffield?

The length of the coach journey from London to Sheffield varies according to the time of day. The majority of journeys take between three hours 40 minutes and four hours 55 minutes. Services including a change, which is usually at Heathrow airport, take an average of six hours 30 minutes to complete the journey.

How many coaches are there from London to Sheffield?

On weekdays and weekends alike, an average of ten coach services run from London to Sheffield. Services are spaced out during the day, with the first leaving early in the morning and the last departing late in the evening.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from London to Sheffield?

Departure coach station: London Victoria Coach Station is located in the City of Westminster and is within easy walking distance of both London Victoria mainline railway station and Victoria underground station. Local buses stop outside the front of the coach station. Victoria Coach Station also lies close to many of London's biggest attractions, including Buckingham Palace. The departures building at Victoria Coach Station is open 24 hours a day and hosts several fast food outlets, toilets, waiting areas and left luggage facilities.

Arrival coach station: Sheffield Interchange is situated in Sheffield city centre, conveniently located for accessing local public transport. Sheffield railway station is a short walk away via a covered walkway. Castle Square tram stop, serving the three Sheffield Supertram routes, lies directly outside the bus station. Passengers waiting for coach services have the use of a cafe and a waiting area inside the station, while the Archway Centre next door has public toilets and various shops.

FAQs: London to Sheffield coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Sheffield with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Sheffield.

Cheap coach tickets from London to Sheffield can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Sheffield is £14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from London to Sheffield is 3 h to travel the 141 mile long trip, with around there are 31 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London to Sheffield leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London to Sheffield leaves at 23: 56.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Sheffield without having to change trains with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. There are 26 direct coaches from London to Sheffield each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best London to Sheffield coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Sheffield from London to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from London, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Golders Green Station, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4. When arriving in Sheffield, you can end your trip in coach stations like Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and Sheffield Meadowhall Way.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Sheffield from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from London to Sheffield is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Sheffield including taking a train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in London and Sheffield

London

Sheffield

The major coach station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Sheffield.

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