Luton Airport to Sheffield by Train
Sheffield Station is the main railway hub for South Yorkshire and a key gateway to the Peak District National Park. It's a modern, award-winning station known for its striking architecture and excellent facilities.
Sheffield Train Operators and Main Destinations
Sheffield is a major interchange, served by several train companies connecting it to the North, Midlands, and South.
- CrossCountry Trains
Northbound trains to Leeds, York, Newcastle, Edinburgh
Southbound trains to Derby, Birmingham, Bristol, Plymouth, Reading
- East Midlands Railway (EMR):
To London St Pancras (he main service on this line via Derby, Leicester, and the EMR "fast" service).
Trains to Nottingham, Lincoln, Norwich, Manchester Airport (via the Hope Valley Line).
- TransPennine Express (TPE):
Trains to Manchester Piccadilly & Manchester Airport: A frequent and fast service.
To Leeds, York, and Newcastle: Key connections across the Pennines.
To Cleethorpes: Via Doncaster and Scunthorpe.
- Northern Rail:
Provides local and regional services throughout Yorkshire, the North East, and the North West, including destinations like Hull, Bradford, and the Dearne Valley.
Sheffield Station Layout & Facilities
Sheffield station was largely rebuilt in the early 2000s and is bright, spacious, and easy to navigate.
- Main Concourse: A large, open area housing most of the station's amenities, ticket offices, and departure boards.
- Platforms: All platforms are accessible from the main concourse via lifts and escalators.
- Ticket Office & Machines: There is a ticket office and numerous self-service ticket machines.
- Waiting Rooms & Seating: Ample seating is available throughout the concourse and on platforms.
- Toilets: Toilets, including accessible and baby change facilities, are located on the main concourse.
- Accessibility: The station is fully accessible with step-free access to all platforms via lifts.
- Amenities & Services: A good range of options including a Starbucks, Costa Coffee, a pub (The Sheffield Tap – a famous and historic bar on Platform 1B), and various kiosks for snacks and sandwiches. A WHSmith for newspapers, magazines, books, and travel essentials.
- Luggage: Left luggage and lockers are available, making it convenient for tourists or those on a day trip.
- Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the station.
- Parking: A large multi-storey car park is directly connected to the station (operated by NCP). Secure cycle storage and racks are available.
As with all rail travel in the United Kingdom unless you book your ticket far in advance the price of your train ticket to Sheffield from Luton Airport could be rather costly, especially if you book to travel during peak times.
By using this journey planner to check train times and compare Luton Airport to Sheffield train ticket prices, even just before you travel, you could still find availability of the cheapest advance fare train tickets, more so if you are able to change your departure time to be a few minutes earlier or later.
Luton Airport to Sheffield Train Timetables
Both personalised and comprehensive train timetables for trains operating between Luton Airport and Sheffield may be viewed and downloaded here.
Luton Airport Station Information
As your train journey to Sheffield begins in Luton Airport you may find the following additional information useful:
Train Operators Serving Luton Airport
Facilities at Luton Airport Railway Station:
- Ticket Machines
- Toilets
- Shuttle To Luton Airport
Car Parking at Luton Airport Train Station
- Long-stay & short-stay car parks
Luton Airport Station Address
- 2 Eaton Green Rd, Luton, LU1 3SW
