Trains from Glasgow to Sheffield

Trains from Glasgow to Sheffield

With around 20 daily departures from early morning well into the evening, there's no shortage of options for journeying by train between these two major cities of Scotland and the north. While non-stop trains are somewhat in the minority and one or two changes are to be expected, travel times are often as fast as five hours or less - although in a few cases in can be twice that or more.

Which train companies travel from Glasgow to Sheffield?

Four providers operate along this route, but only Cross Country offers direct trains (as well as some of the shortest travel times). First Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway and Virgin trains generally require at least one change per journey. Of the four, Virgin offers the most frequent service throughout the day.

How long is the train journey from Glasgow to Sheffield?

Transpennine Express offers the shortest journey times at around 4 hours and 30 minutes, but all of these trains involve at least one change. For the convenience of a direct service from Glasgow to Sheffield, travellers should expect travel time of almost 5 hours. Meanwhile, evening journeys can last as long as 11 hours and 48 minutes.

How many trains are there from Glasgow to Sheffield?

Trains from Glasgow to Sheffield run at a rate of roughly three an hour throughout the day, dropping to two an hour in the evenings. The earliest departure is around 5:30 a.m., and the last usually leaves not much later than 8:00 p.m. Direct services are spread equally throughout the day, usually at 2 hour intervals.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Glasgow to Sheffield?

Departure train station:Trains depart from Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street. Located right in city centre, Glasgow Central has baby changing facilities, showers, a bureau de change and pay as you go Wi-Fi. Also centrally located, Glasgow Queen Street offers a similar quality of service thanks to a long-term plan of refurbishment.

Arrival train station:A short walk east of the city centre, Sheffield Train Station boasts shops, cafes, Wi-Fi, cash dispensers, 24 hour parking and sheltered bicycle storage. A walkway connects the station to the city's light rail system.