Travelling from Sheffield to Croydon by train

Considering a train trip from Sheffield to Croydon? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Sheffield and Croydon

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$164.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Sheffield to Croydon daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Croydon on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 49 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:30: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:37: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:29: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:56: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 16 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Sheffield to Croydon?

This journey covers a total of 242 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 49 minutes.

How far in advance Sheffield and Croydon tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Sheffield and Croydon are available 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn even more about travelling from Sheffield to Croydon by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Croydon.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Sheffield to Croydon by train?

The total distance between Sheffield and Croydon by train is 242 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Sheffield to Croydon cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is US$164.00. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Sheffield to Croydon train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Sheffield to Croydon by train?

The shortest trip is 2 hours and 49 minutes.