Travelling to the UK
Depending on your nationality, you may require a visa or an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the United Kingdom. We recommend checking the linked UK Government websites for the complete information on visas.
It is your responsibility to check your visa requirements and obtain the appropriate travel documents in advance.
Resources
- https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
Travelling to Sheffield
If you are having trouble planning your visit, we recommend using tools such as Skyscanner, Trainline, or Google/Apple Maps.
Additionally, Knowledge Integration are happy to help with any questions you might have. See the contact page for more information.
By air
Sheffield unfortunately does not have an international airport located within the city.
The closest airports by distance are:
- Manchester Airport (MAN)
- East-Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Leeds-Bradford Airport (LBA)
Due to Sheffield's availability by rail, any of the London airports may be preferable.
Via London
Travel to London St Pancras train station by method of travel that suits you best. The station is most accessible via the tube, where you can take most lines (Victoria, Piccadilly, Northern, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan) to King’s Cross St. Pancras Underground Station. London St Pancras is also accesible via National Rail.
The direct train from London St Pancras to Sheffield is served by East Midlands Railway (EMR) and takes 2h 15m on average. Typically, there are two trains per hour, running between 05:27 and 22:32.
To purchase tickets, use East Midlands Railway directly, or a service such as Trainline.
Via Manchester Airport (MAN)
Manchester Airport is the closest airport to Sheffield.
Exit the airport and head towards the Manchester Aiport train station. From there you can ride any of the regular trains to Manchester Piccadilly station. Once at Piccadilly, take one of the East Midland Railway (EMR), Northern, or Transpennine Express services to Sheffield.
Travelling around Sheffield
Sheffield has a wide range of methods for getting around, whether it's by public transport (bus or tram), on foot, by bike, or by car.
See the following website on all the best ways of getting around Sheffield: https://sheffieldcitycentre.com/city-stuff/travelling-into-sheffield-city-centre.
