Arriving at UK airports

Find out how to travel to Sheffield from UK airports.

When you arrive at your UK airport, head to passport control.

If you're from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea or the USA and staying in the UK for more than six months, you can use the automated eGates.

If you're a short-term student (up to six months) or from a country not listed above, you must see a Border Force Officer to receive a passport stamp. This stamp gives you the immigration permission you need for your studies.

To help with this, download and present the Request for a passport stamp document. You can show it on your phone or bring a printed copy.

We recommend planning your onward journey to Sheffield before you travel. Booking transport in advance can often save you money.

Heathrow and Manchester airports

Free National Express coach to Sheffield

If you're arriving at London Heathrow or Manchester Airport, you can take advantage of Sheffield Hallam's partnership with National Express.

The offer includes:

• a free National Express coach ticket to Sheffield when you enter Sheffield Hallam's unique booking code
• travel on selected arrival dates at the start of each intake (check the booking page for current availability)
• coaches depart from Heathrow Airport (Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5) and Manchester Airport (Terminals 1, 2 and 3)
• journey times of approximately 5 to 6 hours from Heathrow and 3 to 4 hours from Manchester
• two direct services each day from Heathrow to Sheffield (other journeys require one change).

Who can use this service?

The free coach offer is available to new international students arriving at the start of each intake. Travel must take place on one of the available dates shown on the booking page, and you'll need to enter Sheffield Hallam's booking code when making your reservation.

If you're travelling outside the available dates or arriving at another UK airport, you'll need to arrange and pay for your own onward travel to Sheffield.

Travelling by train

If you prefer to travel by train, you'll need to buy your own ticket.

From Manchester Airport

Connecting services are available to Sheffield, with a train change in Manchester Picadilly.
The journey takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
Tickets bought on the day typically cost £25 - £45, although advance tickets are often much cheaper.

From London Heathrow

Take the London Underground Piccadilly line to King's Cross St Pancras, then take a train from St Pancras International to Sheffield.
The journey takes approximately 3 to 4 hours.
Tickets bought on the day typically cost £70 - £120, depending on the time of travel.

You can check train times and buy tickets through National Rail.

Arriving at other UK airports

If you're arriving at another airport, you'll need to arrange your own travel to Sheffield. We recommend booking your journey before you travel where possible.

Other UK airports with connections to Sheffield include:

• Birmingham Airport
• East Midlands Airport
• Leeds Bradford Airport
• Liverpool John Lennon Airport
• London Gatwick Airport
• London Stansted Airport

Most airports have regular coach and rail connections to Sheffield, although some journeys require changes and can take longer than travelling from Manchester or Heathrow. Journey times and ticket prices vary depending on your route and when you book.

A cheaper flight doesn't always mean a cheaper overall journey, so remember to factor in the cost of travelling to Sheffield.

Need help?

If you have any questions about travelling to Sheffield, email hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk before you travel.

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