The average train between London and Sheffield takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London 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 every 30 minutes between London and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Sheffield station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
London to Sheffield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Sheffield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your London to Sheffield train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and 4 other operators.
The distance between London and Sheffield is 227.4 km. The road distance is 279 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Doncaster every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–70 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.