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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for 16 Mar

Cheapest price

£8

Average price

£15

Fastest journey

1 h 4 m

Average duration

1 h 19 m

Trains per day

Distance

86 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leicester to Sheffield will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Leicester for Sheffield every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.

Cheapest

W21392

10:251h18

Leicester station (LEI)

11:43Sheffield station (SHF)

£81One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

W21401

11:521h08

Leicester station (LEI)

13:00Sheffield station (SHF)

£81One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

W21405

13:121h17

Leicester station (LEI)

14:29Sheffield station (SHF)

£81One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

W21398

10:521h04

Leicester station (LEI)

11:56Sheffield station (SHF)

£81One-way

0 changes

W21307

12:271h47

Leicester station (LEI)

14:14Sheffield station (SHF)

£441One-way

1 change

Leicester to Sheffield train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 16 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
East Midlands Trains W21392 East Midlands TrainsW21392	10:25 Leicester station (LEI)	1h18	11:43 Sheffield station (SHF)	0 changesDirect
East Midlands Trains W21398 East Midlands TrainsW21398	10:52 Leicester station (LEI)	1h04	11:56 Sheffield station (SHF)	0 changesDirect
East Midlands Trains W21401 East Midlands TrainsW21401	11:52 Leicester station (LEI)	1h08	13:00 Sheffield station (SHF)	0 changesDirect
Northern Rail (3) W21307 East Midlands TrainsW21307	12:27 Leicester station (LEI)	1h47	14:14 Sheffield station (SHF)	1 change
East Midlands Trains W21405 East Midlands TrainsW21405	13:12 Leicester station (LEI)	1h17	14:29 Sheffield station (SHF)	0 changesDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Leicester to Sheffield?

The best time to book your train from Leicester to Sheffield is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Leicester to Sheffield route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Leicester to Sheffield per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Leicester to Sheffield.

Trains

from £4

Coaches

from £7

Journey information

Overview: Train from Leicester to Sheffield

Trains from Leicester to Sheffield run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

85 km

Average train duration

1h 9m

Cheapest ticket price

£5

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

52m

First train

01:38

Last train

23:24

Price information

Train providers: East Midlands Trains and Northern Rail (3) trains Leicester to Sheffield

Travel to Sheffield from Leicester from £4 with Omio’s train partners East Midlands Trains and Northern Rail (3)! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

East Midlands Trains from Leicester to Sheffield train information:

Average Duration: 52 min
Cheapest Price: £4

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operator in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The train provider 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. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Leicester to Sheffield train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 1 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: £38

FAQs: Leicester to Sheffield train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester to Sheffield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Sheffield.

Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Sheffield can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leicester to Sheffield is £21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Leicester to Sheffield train time is 52 min covering the 53 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leicester to Sheffield leaves at 01: 49. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leicester to Sheffield leaves at 23: 52.

Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day from Leicester to Sheffield with east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Sheffield. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Leicester to Sheffield.

Take the Leicester to Sheffield train with East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey to Sheffield from Leicester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 52.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Leicester, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) 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.

A day trip to Sheffield from Leicester is worth doing with a journey time of 52 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Leicester to Sheffield by train is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Sheffield from Leicester including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Sheffield

Leicester

Sheffield

The major train station for departures in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your trip from Leicester to Sheffield.

Leicester

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Address

Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB

Phone Number

+44 8457125678

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30

Parking

Car Park: Short stay car park

Accessibility

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 main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
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 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 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Public transport options for Leicester