The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to London
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to London will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 32 trains that leave Sheffield for London every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 227 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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.
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W0451719:112h25Sheffield station (SHF)21:36London Kings Cross (KGX)£301One-way1 change
W7080613:352h01Sheffield station (SHF)15:36London St Pancras International (STP)£361One-way0 changes
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W0450610:572h21Sheffield station (SHF)13:18London Kings Cross (KGX)£421One-way1 change
W7078810:352h04Sheffield station (SHF)12:39London St Pancras International (STP)£441One-way0 changes
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C021749:572h24Sheffield station (SHF)12:21London Kings Cross (KGX)£471One-way1 change
C2153712:352h01Sheffield station (SHF)14:36London St Pancras International (STP)£481One-way0 changes
W7080613:352h01Sheffield station (SHF)15:36London St Pancras International (STP)£361One-way0 changes
W7079411:352h01Sheffield station (SHF)13:36London St Pancras International (STP)£571One-way0 changes
C2153914:352h01Sheffield station (SHF)16:36London St Pancras International (STP)£481One-way0 changes
W707646:332h03Sheffield station (SHF)8:36London St Pancras International (STP)£481One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Sheffield to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a flight costs an average of £73.
Distance: 227 km
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Live departures
Sheffield to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to London trains for today, Friday 29 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C21546 | On time 21:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h16 | 23:16 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00733+ C02017 | On time 21:32 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h04 | 0:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W70752 | On time 21:45 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h38 | 0:23 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00735+ C02056 | On time 22:26 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h15 | 1:41 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
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W70764 | 6:33 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h03 | 8:36 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21533 | 7:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h07 | 9:07 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02171+ W84649 | 7:10 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h21 | 9:31 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C21534 | 7:31 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h05 | 9:36 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01948+ G89399 | 7:37 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h28 | 10:05 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
G01137+ C17952 | 7:56 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h35 | 10:31 London Euston (EUS) | 1 change | |
W70773 | 8:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h07 | 10:07 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
L01625+ W84652 | 8:12 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h29 | 10:41 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W29924 · G00744+ C17948 | 8:21 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h12 | 11:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2 changes | |
W70776 | 8:32 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h07 | 10:39 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70779 | 9:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h09 | 11:09 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21535 | 9:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h04 | 11:39 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02174+ G89689 | 9:57 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h24 | 12:21 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W70785 | 10:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h09 | 12:09 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70788 | 10:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h04 | 12:39 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89691+ W04506 | 10:57 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h21 | 13:18 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W70791 | 11:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h09 | 13:09 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02146+ W84671 | 11:10 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h15 | 13:25 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
W70794 | 11:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h01 | 13:36 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21536 | 12:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h08 | 14:08 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21537 | 12:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h01 | 14:36 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21538 | 13:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h08 | 15:08 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70806 | 13:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h01 | 15:36 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70808 | 14:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h09 | 16:09 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21539 | 14:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h01 | 16:36 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70813 | 15:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h09 | 17:09 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to London
Trains from Sheffield to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 227 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 227 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 0:21 |
Last train 23:38 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Trains from Sheffield to London: Journey Details
The train journey from Sheffield into London can be completed in as little as two-and-a-half hours. East Midlands Trains operate a frequent direct service that runs from 5.30 a.m. until 8.49 p.m. - with trains leaving often as twice an hour. East Coast rail also offer infrequent trains from Sheffield to London, with their service involving a brief change in Doncaster en route.
Taking the Train from Sheffield
Perhaps Sheffield's most famous and well-respected attraction is the Crucible Theatre. World-renowned as the home of the Snooker world championship, the theatre is also home to a year-round calendar of incredible plays and productions. If theatre isn't your thing why not visit the Winter Gardens? Located in the city centre, the Gardens are home to a huge variety of flora and fauna and boast one of the most extensive collections of rare flowers in the United Kingdom. The amazing glass structure is also one of the finest contemporary buildings in the city.
Sheffield train station is conveniently located at the edge of the city centre, ensuring for easy access. Whilst Sheffield station can be easily accessed by foot from the middle of the city centre (10-minute walk), the Sheffield SuperTram service also stops there. These trams pick up from various points in and around the city and run frequently every day.
Getting into London by Train
The illustrious capital city of the United Kingdom that travellers come from far and wide to visit, London has a little bit of everything for everyone - culture, history, sport, nightlife, and restaurants. The Covent Garden area of the city is a great way to immerse yourself in a wide range of different cultures and see a host of diverse things all in one place. With a world famous market, theatres, great restaurants and street performers, it's always a vibrant and exciting place to visit.
London is home to a wide variety of different rail stations and passengers who've come down from Sheffield will often arrive at London St Pancras - which caters specifically for services from South Yorkshire and the East Midlands. The station offers excellent transport links into all areas of London by means of six separate tube lines. Kings Cross station is also located just across the road.
Which train companies go from Sheffield to London?
All Sheffield to London trains are operated by East Midlands Trains, Grand Central Trains, or Virgin Trains East Coast.
How long is the train journey from Sheffield to London?
Trains from Sheffield to London take between 2 hours and 3h09 to arrive in London depending on the train company, number of transfers, time of day, and time of week you are travelling.
When are the first and last trains of the day from Sheffield to London?
The first Sheffield to London train departs Sheffield at 5:30 a.m., while the last train leaves at 11:37 p.m.
Where do trains from Sheffield to London depart from and arrive to?
All Sheffield to London trains depart from Sheffield train station. All trains travelling from Sheffield to London arrive at either London's Kings Cross or St Pancras train station.
FAQs: Sheffield to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
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