Arriving at a different UK airport
London Heathrow Airport
It is easiest to take a National Express coach to Sheffield. The direct route costs £37 and takes 4-6 hours. Cheaper fares are available in advance
If travelling by train you should take the London Underground Piccadilly Line to King's Cross St Pancras station and follow the signs to St Pancras International. From here you can get a train direct to Sheffield, but prices vary greatly so we strongly recommend booking in advance. Visit National Rail for current information on train times and fares.
Gatwick Airport
It is easiest to take a National Express coach to Sheffield. The direct route costs £40.20 and takes six hours. Cheaper fares are available in advance.
If travelling by train you should take the Capital Connect train to St Pancras International (the direct route costs £8.90 and takes 50 minutes). From here you can get a train direct to Sheffield, but prices vary greatly so we strongly recommend booking in advance. Visit National Rail for current information on train times and fares.
Other UK airports
You can often get cheaper flights to some of the smaller airports near Sheffield. However, it may be more difficult and expensive to travel from these airports to Sheffield, and your total travelling costs may be more than paying for a more expensive flight to Manchester. Please read the information below before booking your flight. More detailed travel instructions can be requested by completing our arrival information form.
Birmingham Airport
You can take a National Express coach to Sheffield, changing in Birmingham City Centre (£18.10). Alternatively you can get a train, changing at Birmingham New Street. Prices vary greatly (£10 - £30) so we strongly recommend booking in advance. Visit National Rail for current information on train times and fares. A taxi from Birmingham to Sheffield will be very expensive and is not advisable.
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Take the MetroConnect bus to Leeds (£2.50) and then travel by train (£8.70) to Sheffield. A taxi from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Sheffield will cost approximately £65.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Take a bus to Liverpool (£2.50) and then travel by train (£20.40) to Sheffield. A taxi from Liverpool to Sheffield will be very expensive and is not advisable.
Nottingham East Midlands Airport
You can take a National Express coach direct to Sheffield (£12). Alternatively you can take the Skylink bus to Derby (£3) and then travel by train (£8.10) to Sheffield. A taxi from Nottingham to Sheffield will cost approximately £80.
Robin Hood Airport (Doncaster Sheffield)
Take a shuttle bus (£2.50) to Doncaster railway station. From here you can travel by train to Sheffield (£3.90). A taxi from Robin Hood Airport to Sheffield will cost approximately £40.
Stansted Airport
You can take a National Express coach to Sheffield, changing at Coventry, London or Milton Keynes (between £25 and £40). It is possible to get a train from Stansted to Sheffield but it can be complicated and expensive - visit National Rail for current information on train times and fares. A taxi from Stansted to Sheffield will be very expensive and is not advisable.
Directions to the University
On your arrival
All prices correct at June 2009. Please visit the websites of the airports above, National Express and National Rail for up to date information and to book.
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