Edinburgh to Sheffield train
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4.6Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Sheffield
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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.
Edinburgh to Sheffield train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country | 12:05 Edinburgh | 3h49 | 15:54 Sheffield | 0 changesDirect | |
| London North Eastern Railway | 12:30 Edinburgh | 3h44 | 16:14 Sheffield | 0 changesDirect | |
| London North Eastern Railway | 08:30 Edinburgh | 3h44 | 12:14 Sheffield | 0 changesDirect | |
| London North Eastern Railway | 09:30 Edinburgh | 4h03 | 13:33 Sheffield | 0 changesDirect | |
| London North Eastern Railway | 07:30 Edinburgh | 3h51 | 11:21 Sheffield | 0 changesDirect |
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Train times from Edinburgh to Sheffield
Fastest Journey
3 h 44 m
Average
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
307 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Edinburgh for Sheffield every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Sheffield
 Distance | 190 miles |
|---|---|
 Average train duration | 3 h 21 min |
 Average train ticket price | £87 (€98) |
 Train frequency | 10 a day |
 Direct train | Yes |
 Train companies | CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express |
Trains from Edinburgh to Sheffield cover the 190 miles long journey taking on average 3 h 21 min with our travel partners like CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £87, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £42. Travellers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Sheffield.
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Coast and TransPennine Express trains Edinburgh to Sheffield
Travel between Edinburgh and Sheffield from £43 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry, East Coast and TransPennine Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Edinburgh and Sheffield you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Edinburgh to Sheffield train information with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 3 h 22 min
- Cheapest Price: £53
- CrossCountry frequency: 15 a day
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
Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Sheffield, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Sheffield
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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.
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