Leeds to Sheffield train

Trains from Leeds to Sheffield: Journey Details

Frequent direct trains from Leeds to Sheffield are provided by 3 operators, East Midland, CrossCountry and Northern Rail. The weekday schedule begins with an early morning departure and there are direct services between the cities roughly every 10 minutes until very late in the evening. Journey times range from around 40 minutes to an hour and 20 minutes. On Sundays, the service is less frequent, with a later first departure and an earlier last train. On weekdays, off-peak day return tickets are available on departures from 9:33 a.m. onwards.

Taking the Train from Leeds

Leeds railway station is located on the south side of the city centre close to the river Aire. There is a bus interchange on New Station Street in front of the main entrance, served by First and Arriva bus routes across the city. The daytime CityBus shuttle connects the station with central locations from Monday to Saturday. There is a taxi rank beside the bus stops.

Getting into Sheffield by Train

Once a key industrial centre in Yorkshire, Sheffield now offers a wealth of cultural attractions, notably the Millennium contemporary art gallery and the Winter Garden glasshouse with its extensive botanical collection. Visitors throng to the modern Moor Market to sample artisan Yorkshire produce and renowned local craft beers. Sheffield station is situated on the south-east side of the city centre. There is a tram stop immediately outside the station offering connections to central locations and around the city. A covered walkway links the station to the bus interchange for services around Sheffield and the South Yorkshire region. Taxis are available from ranks at the front of the station.