The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sheffield takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is an hourly train service from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Sheffield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sheffield train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Sheffield station.
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The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sheffield is 263 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 18m.