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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£143
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to London Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport will cost around £143 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
To travel from Sheffield to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least one change.
C02165+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
G89685+
G261908:563h42Sheffield station (SHF)12:38Gatwick Airport (GTW)£521One-way3 changes- C02165+
W45482+G896858:563h48Sheffield station (SHF)12:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)£521One-way2 changes 
C21667+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+G262957:593h26Sheffield station (SHF)11:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)£951One-way2 changes- C02161+W45430+G896827:573h17Sheffield station (SHF)11:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1311One-way2 changes
- W70763+C82800+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria6:303h25Sheffield station (SHF)9:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1331One-way2 changes
- W70775+W454728:353h09Sheffield station (SHF)11:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1751One-way1 change
- C21675+W454897:343h10Sheffield station (SHF)10:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1751One-way1 change
- W70756+G282685:303h14Sheffield station (SHF)8:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1751One-way1 change
- C21670+W454087:003h14Sheffield station (SHF)10:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1751One-way1 change
- W70763+W453916:303h14Sheffield station (SHF)9:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1751One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 262 km
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£58 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W70756+G28268 | 5:30 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h14 | 8:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
P24248+C01945+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G77295 | 5:45 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h45 | 9:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
C02155+W45391+ W84645 | 5:54 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h50 | 9:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C21676+W45401 | 5:56 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h18 | 9:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| P24418+C01905+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G26389 | 6:05 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h44 | 9:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| P24424+G07949+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G26168 | 6:27 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h41 | 10:08 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| W70763+W45391 | 6:30 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h14 | 9:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70763+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+C82800 | 6:30 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h25 | 9:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C21670+W45408 | 7:00 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h14 | 10:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C02170+W45489+W84648 | 7:10 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h34 | 10:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C21675+W45489 | 7:34 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h10 | 10:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G89682+C02161+W45430 | 7:57 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h17 | 11:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C21667+W45430 | 7:59 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h15 | 11:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21667+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+G26295 | 7:59 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h26 | 11:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L01624+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+C82820+W84653 | 8:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h44 | 11:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| W70775+W45472 | 8:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h09 | 11:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G89685+C02165+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G26190 | 8:56 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h42 | 12:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| G89685+C02165+W45482 | 8:56 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h48 | 12:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to London Gatwick Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Sheffield to London Gatwick Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 22:26 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Sheffield to London Gatwick Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sheffield and London Gatwick Airport from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to London Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and London Gatwick Airport
Most Sheffield to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Sheffield to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: 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.
Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall train station facilities and services
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: 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.
Getting to Woodhouse from Sheffield city centre
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse train station facilities and services
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: 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.
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