The average train between Sheffield and Gatwick takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield to Gatwick. 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 Sheffield and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 1:56 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 Sheffield to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Gatwick station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Sheffield to Gatwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Gatwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Sheffield to Gatwick train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Sheffield and Gatwick is 261.4 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 57m.