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London to Sheffield by train
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First train05:45
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Last train22:25
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 53m
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Distance226 kilometres
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Trains per day58
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Avg. journey time2hr 17m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Sheffield by train
Fast trains from London to Sheffield take around 1 hour and 53 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 226 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Sheffield.
1. Are there direct trains from London to Sheffield?
Direct trains from London to Sheffield have been found.
We usually find around 63 direct trains on the route from London to Sheffield every weekday.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 46 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from London to Sheffield?
The London to Sheffield train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 53 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the London to Sheffield train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Sheffield is usually scheduled to depart London around 05:45 and the last train is around 22:25. At weekends the first train of the day leaves London around 05:45, and the last at 21:30.

What's the London to Sheffield train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Sheffield are $23.97.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $36 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $42. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book London to Sheffield train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Sheffield by train.
Which train companies operate between London and Sheffield?
More than one train company operates on the route from London to Sheffield, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- East Midlands Railway
- East Midlands Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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