Trains from London St Pancras International to Sheffield from €13.78

The direct train from London St Pancras to Sheffield takes about 2 hours, and there are frequent services throughout the day. Whether you're a student heading to uni, a Sheffielder coming home from a trip to London, or a footie fan going to see Sheffield Wednesday play at Hillsborough, this guide covers all you need to know about taking the train from London to Sheffield.

Planning and booking your London St Pancras International to Sheffield journey

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Times and frequency for London St Pancras International to Sheffield

On weekdays, the first train leaves at 05:27 and gets you into Sheffield at 07:42. The next departure is at 05:59 and this arrives at 08:15 – you'll want this one if you need a full working day in Sheffield. From 07:02 onwards, there are 2 departures per hour at 2 minutes and 32 minutes past the hour throughout the day until the last train at 22:32.

Saturday schedules are almost identical to weekdays, so you've got loads of departures to choose from. Sundays are slightly different, though – there's only 1 train per hour and services don't start until 09:30. If you're heading back to Sheffield after a weekend in the capital, the last train is at 22:00.

Operators running services 

East Midlands Railway (EMR) runs all the services on this route with its modern Meridian trains. These offer comfortable seating, with free WiFi plus plug sockets at most seats – handy for charging your phone or getting work done on the way. There's plenty of space for luggage, too, and a trolley service selling snacks and drinks is available on some trains. For more comfort, consider travelling in First Class.

Average prices

London St Pancras to Sheffield train prices start from around €13.78 when you book in advance and travel Off-Peak. The average fare is around €22.61, though prices can climb higher if you're booking last-minute or travelling at Peak times.

Ways to save

• Railcards: Students at the University of Sheffield or Sheffield Hallam can save a third on rail fares with a 16-25 Railcard. Over 60s can save a third, too, with the Senior Railcard. Our blog post on Railcards goes into more detail. 
• Season Tickets: If you visit Sheffield regularly for work, consider a Season Ticket. The Flexi ticket gives you eight days of travel within 28 days and saves around 20% compared to buying individual tickets each time.
• Off-Peak travel: Train fares are cheaper when you travel after 09:30 on weekdays or anytime at weekends. Just remember that for London, Peak times apply from 16:00 to 19:00 on weekdays. You can find more information about Off-Peak fares here.
• Split Tickets: Sometimes buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey costs less than one through ticket, even though you stay on the same train. The great thing is that Trip.com automatically finds these savings for you. Curious to know more? Our Split Ticket guide explains all.

What you can take on board

Bikes are allowed on Off-Peak trains only - you'll need to make a reservation for this particular route. Each passenger can travel with up to 3 bags, although this isn't strictly controlled. As for pets, you can take up to two with you for free – they can't take up a seat, though, and must be in a carrier or on a lead at all times.

Departing from London St Pancras

St Pancras is between King's Cross and Camden, close enough to central London and the main tourist areas. You can reach it on the Piccadilly, Northern, Victoria, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan Underground lines.

From Soho or the West End, take the Northern line from Leicester Square or Tottenham Court Road. If you're staying in Kensington, take the Circle or District line to King's Cross, while from Southwark or London Bridge, the Northern line gets you there in around 8 minutes.

Travelling with luggage? There are lifts from the Underground platforms to the main concourse. Use contactless payment for the Tube – just tap your card or phone at the barriers and daily capping applies, so you won't pay more than a certain amount in one day.

When you arrive at Sheffield

Sheffield station is on Sheaf Street at the edge of the city centre. The main shops are around 10 minutes away on foot.

Sheffield Hallam's City Campus is right outside the station on Howard Street. For the University of Sheffield, you can walk for 20–25 minutes or take the tram – catch the Blue line to Malin Bridge or the Yellow line to Middlewood from the Sheffield Station stop, then get off at the University of Sheffield. The tram takes around 10–14 minutes.

Sheffield Wednesday fans heading to Hillsborough Stadium can grab a taxi for 10–15 minutes, or take the Yellow line tram towards Middlewood and get off at Leppings Lane stop. It's right by the ground, and the journey takes about 20 minutes.

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