The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
3 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sheffield station (SHF) for London Paddington (PAD) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 225 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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.
6:103h07Sheffield station (SHF)9:17London Paddington (PAD)£621One-way0 changes
6:103h07Sheffield station (SHF)9:17London Paddington (PAD)£621One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Sheffield station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a flight costs an average of £59.
Distance: 225 km
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2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Tuesday 26 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h59 | 19:10 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h09 | 20:20 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 27 May | |||||
![]() | 6:10 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h07 | 9:17 London Paddington (PAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Sheffield station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD) by coach, train or flight
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Hull Trains or London North Eastern Railway to find the best option for your trip from Sheffield station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Sheffield station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD)
Trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 17:11. The fastest train covers the 225 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 225 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 17:11 |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway from Sheffield station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Sheffield station (SHF) and London Paddington (PAD) from £6. 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 station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield station (SHF) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield station (SHF) and London Paddington (PAD)
- 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.
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
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