Glasgow to Sheffield train
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Fastest train times from Glasgow to Sheffield
Fastest Journey
4 h 50 m
Average
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
329 km
Of the 10 trains that leave Glasgow for Sheffield every day 10 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 Glasgow to Sheffield
 | Distance | 204 miles |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 54 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £100 (€113) |
 | Train frequency | 23 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train companies | Northern Rail, Cross Country, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express Service |
Trains from Glasgow to Sheffield cover the 204 miles long trip taking on average 4 h 54 min with our travel partners like Northern Rail, Cross Country, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express Service. Normally, there are 23 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £51, but the average price of train tickets is £100. Travellers depart most frequently from Glasgow Central and arrive in Sheffield.
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), First TransPennine Express 3 and CrossCountry trains Glasgow to Sheffield
Buy your official Northern Rail (3), First TransPennine Express 3 and CrossCountry train tickets between Glasgow and Sheffield from £51 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Glasgow and Sheffield you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Book your CrossCountry Glasgow to Sheffield train with Omio and enjoy a smooth and relaxing journey! Check CrossCountry up-to-date train timetables for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Glasgow to Sheffield routes as well as the amenities offered in the class fare you choose and buy the most affordable CrossCountry train tickets online that fit your budget. The distance between Glasgow and Sheffield is 204 miles (329 km), and the best price for a one-way Glasgow - Sheffield CrossCountry train ticket starts at £146 if you book in advance. If you would rather search for your CrossCountry ticket in the Omio app, you can quickly see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when travelling by train. Waiting in a queue at the train station to purchase your train ticket will become yesterday's news. So, book your train tickets online quickly and easily and enjoy your trip with CrossCountry!
Train information from Glasgow to Sheffield with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 5 h 6 min
- Average Price: £146
- CrossCountry frequency: 1 a day
Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys to Sheffield from Glasgow. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.
Looking to travel by train from Glasgow to Sheffield? Omio can help you find that perfect trip with First TransPennine Express 3. Check Omio to see current First TransPennine Express 3 train timetables, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the Glasgow to Sheffield train and book First TransPennine Express 3 tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a train between Glasgow and Sheffield, you can expect to travel 204 miles (329 km) one-way with First TransPennine Express 3. If you search for trains between Glasgow and Sheffield in the Omio app, you can check if the First TransPennine Express 3 ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train with First TransPennine Express 3, we do the work for you to get you safely to Sheffield from Glasgow. Book that perfect Glasgow to Sheffield train now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with First TransPennine Express 3!
Train information from Glasgow to Sheffield with First TransPennine Express 3:
- Average Duration: 3 h 7 min
- First TransPennine Express 3 frequency: 7 a day
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.
Travel Tips: Trains from Glasgow to Sheffield
Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Glasgow Central to Sheffield.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Glasgow Central, located approximately 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from the city centre of Glasgow. The most popular arrival train station in Sheffield, called Sheffield, is located around 0.5 miles (764 m) away from its city centre.
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Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
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Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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