The average train between London and Sheffield Station takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London to Sheffield Station. 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 Station. 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 Station 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 Station. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Sheffield Station station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
London to Sheffield Station train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Sheffield Station train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your London to Sheffield Station train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and 4 other operators.
The distance between London and Sheffield Station is 226.8 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 £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Two other operators also service this route.