Trains from London to Sheffield are a great way to travel from the UK capital to South Yorkshire in northern England.
Trains that travel on this route depart regularly from London King’s Cross and St Pancras International train stations, which are located right next to one another in central London. All trains arrive at Sheffield train station, which is located in the city centre.
Trains that depart from Kings Cross are operated by East Coast Trains, while trains that leave from St Pancras International are run by East Midlands Trains.
Trains from London to Sheffield leave King’s Cross station three to four times an hour at peak times. There is usually a departure at 03 or 05, 25, and 55 minutes past the hour. Sometimes there is also a departure at 08 minutes past the hour.
Trains from Sheffield to London return three to four times an hour at peak times as well.
Trains that depart from St Pancras International are direct and require no changes on the way. Trains that depart from King’s Cross require a connection at either Doncaster or Retford.
The total travel time from London to Sheffield is between 2 hours, 5 minutes and 2 hours, 27 minutes, depending on which train you take and from which station you depart.
The cost of a single ticket on trains from London to Sheffield is 12.50 GBP from Kings Cross or 14 GBP from St Pancras International for standard class if you buy your ticket ahead of time on the Internet. Discounted train tickets to Sheffield are available if you book in advance online or with a railcard.