The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£149
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
307 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Sheffield will cost around £149 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
Of the 5 trains that leave Edinburgh for Sheffield every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 307 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 307 km
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£69 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Sheffield trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y23279+ Y02220 | On time 08:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h48 | 11:48 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
C23762 | On time 08:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h45 | 11:53 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C26569+ Y07460 | On time 08:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h24 | 12:35 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
Y23283+ Y02218 | On time 09:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h48 | 12:48 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
C23766 | On time 09:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h47 | 12:54 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
P00106+ C23766 | On time 09:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h24 | 12:54 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Sheffield
Trains from Edinburgh to Sheffield run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 307 km distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 307 km |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 04:45 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country from Edinburgh to Sheffield trainsCrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh and Sheffield from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Edinburgh to Sheffield
There’s no shortage of trains between Edinburgh and Sheffield on any given day. Direct trains depart at least once an hour, so it’s easy to plan a trip whenever it’s most convenient. A direct train journey will take 3 hours 45 minutes, routes involving a change can be quicker, so passengers should be sure to check their selecting the route that best suits their needs.
Which train companies travel from Edinburgh to Sheffield?
Cross Country is the only train company offering direct trains. They also offer plenty of daily journeys that require just one change. London North Eastern Railway also offers several daily trains along this route which require one or two changes. Finally, Virgin Trains occasionally provides indirect trains, but not every day and usually only in the evenings. The journey with Virgin also takes an hour longer than average.
How long is the train from Edinburgh to Sheffield?
This journey takes just 3 hours 21 minutes at the quickest. Surprisingly, the fastest route is an indirect one, offered by Cross Country, with one change at Newcastle. Most direct trains take around 3 hours 46 minutes. It’s important to note that night trains along this route may take much longer, due to long waits between train changes.
How many trains are there from Edinburgh to Sheffield?
There can be as many as 40 trains along this route per day, though the number of options decreases as the day of departure draws near. Travellers can expect to find around 12 to 14 direct trains along this route most days, or around one per hour. Trains depart from as early as 5:40 a.m. until as late as 11:45 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Edinburgh to Sheffield?
Departure train station: Edinburgh Waverley railway station is located within walking distance of many of Edinburgh’s attractions and hotels. The station offers several shops, cafes and pubs, as well as free Wi-Fi.
Arrival train station: Sheffield’s main railway station is also a tram stop, so it's easy to catch a quick tram into the centre of the city. The station offers a variety of shops and restaurants for visitors.
FAQs: Edinburgh to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Sheffield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Sheffield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
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