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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Sheffield will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stansted Mountfitchet for Sheffield every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 200 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 38 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stansted Mountfitchet to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Sheffield 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 2h 55m. 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 £23, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 200 km
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£42 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stansted Mountfitchet to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Sheffield trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 08:20 Stansted Mountfitchet | 3h22 | 11:42 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Sheffield
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Trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Sheffield run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 200 km distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 21:01 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, LNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Abellio Greater Anglia from Stansted Mountfitchet to Sheffield trainsEast Midlands Trains, LNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Stansted Mountfitchet and Sheffield from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Stansted to Sheffield
Stansted Airport, located north-east of London, is a popular hub with budget and charter airlines, and it's connected to the UK rail network with its own station at the terminus. For passengers arriving at the airport, it's easy to take trains from Stansted to Sheffield, with just one change required en route. Most connections are via Leicester or London, with the fastest journey times being just over three hours. Departures are available from early morning to mid evening, meaning there is usually a rail connection to suit most flight arrivals.
Which train companies travel from Stansted to Sheffield?
Trains from Stansted to Sheffield use a variety of routes and operators. Examples include Greater Anglia services from Stansted to Tottenham Hale, transferring to London St Pancras for onward travel with East Midlands Trains to Sheffield, or Cross Country Trains services to Leicester, connecting with East Midlands Trains departures to Sheffield.
How long is the train from Stansted to Sheffield?
The fastest connection on the 125-mile route north to Sheffield from Stansted is the Greater Anglia and East Midlands Trains service via London, taking three hours and 16 minutes. Other London connections take about ten minutes longer. The fastest routes via Leicester take three hours and 40 minutes, although evening connections can take more than an hour longer.
How many trains are there from Stansted to Sheffield.?
Cross Country Trains and East Midlands Trains routes to Sheffield via Leicester depart Stansted hourly from early morning to mid-evening. Routes via London provide connections from the airport to Sheffield roughly every half hour from very early morning to late evening. Sunday schedules have fewer connections and longer journey times.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Stansted to Sheffield?
Departure train station: Stansted Airport Station is located immediately outside the airport arrivals hall, adjacent to the bus terminus which has coach connections across the UK and local bus services from Bishop's Stortford and Stansted Mountfitchet. Platforms have coffee kiosks, while the airport terminal offers free WiFi, newsagents, restaurants and shops.
Arrival train station: Sheffield Station is located in the heart of the city, with a Supertram stop close to the platforms and city buses available from the adjacent Sheffield interchange. The station concourse has a coffee shop, a newsagent, vending machines and taxi ranks.
FAQs: Stansted Mountfitchet to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet to Sheffield 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 Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stansted Mountfitchet and Sheffield
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday 08:00 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Cork House
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. Toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. National key toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: 10 cycle spaces on Platforms 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of Station Road and Church Road, next to the Kings Arms public house
ShoppingParkingAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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
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Information Desk- 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.
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