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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Stansted
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
202 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Stansted will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Sheffield for Stansted every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
The slowest trains 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.
08:003h41
Sheffield11:41Stansted
£471One-way
0 changes
03:583h43
Sheffield07:41Stansted
£521One-way
0 changes
06:573h44
Sheffield10:41Stansted
£631One-way
0 changes
04:563h45
Sheffield08:41Stansted
£651One-way
0 changes
04:423h59
Sheffield08:41Stansted
£661One-way
0 changes
05:053h36
Sheffield08:41Stansted
£1031One-way
0 changes
08:003h41
Sheffield11:41Stansted
£471One-way
0 changes
03:583h43
Sheffield07:41Stansted
£521One-way
0 changes
06:573h44
Sheffield10:41Stansted
£631One-way
0 changes
04:563h45
Sheffield08:41Stansted
£651One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 202 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£52 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Sheffield to Stansted train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:29
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:35 Sheffield | 4h06 | 07:41 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:30 Sheffield | 3h30 | 08:00 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:42 Sheffield | 3h59 | 08:41 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:56 Sheffield | 3h45 | 08:41 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:32 Sheffield | 3h09 | 11:41 Stansted | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Stansted
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Sheffield to Stansted run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 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 202 km |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 28m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 22:15 |
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
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia from Sheffield to Stansted trainsEast Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Sheffield and Stansted from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest Price
£30
East Midlands Trains frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Abellio Greater Anglia
About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 28m
Cheapest Price
£20
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Sheffield to Stansted train
FAQs: Travel by train from Sheffield to Stansted easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sheffield to Stansted.
To get from Sheffield to Stansted, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Sheffield to Stansted is 202 km.
Booking trains from Sheffield to Stansted in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Sheffield to Stansted covers a distance of 202 km and takes approximately 3h 28m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Sheffield to Stansted can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £52.
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Stansted is by train, costing approximately £22.
The first train from Sheffield to Stansted leaves at 0:30.
The last train from Sheffield to Stansted departs at 22:15.
The train station in Sheffield that goes to Stansted is Sheffield station (SHF), and it arrives at Stansted Airport (SSD).
Trains from Sheffield to Stansted run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Sheffield to Stansted.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Sheffield to Stansted.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Sheffield to Stansted.
There is no night train service from Sheffield to Stansted.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Stansted
Sheffield
Stansted
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Meadowhall
- 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
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParking
Dining
ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Sheffield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
7 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Woodhouse
- 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.
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