The average train between Gatwick and Sheffield takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick to Sheffield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gatwick and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Sheffield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Gatwick to Sheffield train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Sheffield train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Gatwick to Sheffield train tickets online with Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gatwick and Sheffield is 261.4 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Sheffield via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 19m.