4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
307 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Edinburgh will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 23 trains that leave Sheffield for Edinburgh every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 307 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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.
G0106513:213h49Sheffield station (SHF)17:10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£421One-way0 changes- G0106112:223h45Sheffield station (SHF)16:07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£421One-way0 changes
- G0107216:223h44Sheffield station (SHF)20:06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£421One-way0 changes
- G0107617:223h47Sheffield station (SHF)21:09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£421One-way0 changes
- G0107015:223h48Sheffield station (SHF)19:10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£421One-way0 changes
W84671+
G8021811:103h17Sheffield station (SHF)14:27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1221One-way1 change- G80230+W8468213:113h17Sheffield station (SHF)16:28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1221One-way1 change
- W84649+C019727:103h18Sheffield station (SHF)10:28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1101One-way1 change
- G80240+W8469315:113h18Sheffield station (SHF)18:29Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£811One-way1 change
- G80252+W8470617:113h19Sheffield station (SHF)20:30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£711One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Sheffield to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 307 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£63 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sheffield to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W84649+C01972 | 7:10 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h18 | 10:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G66981 | 7:21 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h47 | 11:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
 P28841+G80200 | 7:25 Sheffield station (SHF) | 4h08 | 11:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W84652+G80200 | 8:12 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h21 | 11:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01056 | 8:22 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h51 | 12:13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84659+G80204 | 9:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h21 | 12:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| K64259 | 9:22 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h48 | 13:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84664+C01937 | 10:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h21 | 13:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01057 | 10:22 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h48 | 14:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84671+G80218 | 11:10 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h17 | 14:27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01059 | 11:22 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h47 | 15:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89693+G80222 | 11:57 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h37 | 15:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01061 | 12:22 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h45 | 16:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84682+G80230 | 13:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h17 | 16:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01065 | 13:21 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h49 | 17:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84687+G80236 | 14:10 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h22 | 17:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01068 | 14:22 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h47 | 18:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84693+G80240 | 15:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h18 | 18:29 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01070 | 15:22 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h48 | 19:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84701+G80248 | 16:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h20 | 19:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01072 | 16:22 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h44 | 20:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84706+G80252 | 17:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h19 | 20:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01076 | 17:22 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h47 | 21:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Sheffield to Edinburgh by train, coach or flight
Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
11 Jul
12 Jul
13 Jul
14 Jul
15 Jul
16 Jul
17 Jul
Why should you book Sheffield to Edinburgh trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Sheffield to Edinburgh.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Sheffield to Edinburgh.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Sheffield to Edinburgh.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Sheffield to Edinburgh.
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Sheffield to Edinburgh?
Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Sheffield to Edinburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 307 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 307 km |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 4:45 |
Last train 23:28 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Cross Country from Sheffield to Edinburgh trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Cross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Edinburgh from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
London North Eastern Railway
Transpennine Express
Cross Country
Trains from Sheffield to Edinburgh
Trains start operating from Sheffield to Edinburgh from very early in the monring on weekdays. Journeys take approximately 3 hours 24 minutes to complete the 190 mile journey from Sheffield to Edinburgh, allowing passengers to sit back and relax while admiring the outstanding views of northern landscapes and beautiful scenery. Cross Country and LNER operate most services between Sheffield and Edinburgh.
Which train companies travel from Sheffield to Edinburgh?
LNER, First Transpennine Express and Cross Country are the train companies operating services between Sheffield and Edinburgh. There are direct services readily available, while others require between one and three changes.
How long is the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh?
The fastest journey time for trains between Sheffield and Edinburgh is 3 hours 24 minutes, an indirect service by LNER involving a swift changeover at York. A direct service, offered by Cross Country, takes approximately 3 hours 45 minutes. Passengers must be sure to check the timetable to ensure they are on the fastest route.
How many trains are there between Sheffield and Edinburgh?
At busy times of the day, three trains per hour to Edinburgh depart from Sheffield station. The service from Sheffield to Edinburgh is just as frequent on Saturdays, however, passengers on Sundays or public holidays may experience some delays. Cross Country run 15 trains daily from Sheffield to Edinburgh and most of these are direct services. There are 27 scheduled daily trains from LNER between Sheffield and Edinburgh. First Transpennine Express only operate one daily train service to Edinburgh.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Sheffield to Edinburgh?
Departure train station: All trains between Sheffield and Edinburgh depart from Sheffield rail station which is located on Sheaf Street in the centre of the city. There are good public transport links to all surrounding areas from the station, and a Supertram stop is close by and this can be accessed from a pedestrian footbridge within the station. Sheffield railway station features a variety of amenities including a First Class Lounge, accessible ticket machines, WiFi, ATMs, shops and bicycle storage.
Arrival train station: Trains from Sheffield arrive at Edinburgh Waverley railway station. This is the main station in Edinburgh and located close to Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Pedestrian access to the station is free of steps from Princes Street, Calton Road, Market Street and Waverley Bridge. A variety of public transport services are within easy walking distance of the railway station, including tram links to the airports and bus or tram services throughout Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland. Facilities at the train station include free WiFi, bars and restaurants, shops, showers and luggage trolleys.
FAQs: Sheffield to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Edinburgh
Most Sheffield to Edinburgh trains use the Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sheffield station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: 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 concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall train station facilities and services
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, 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 ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, 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: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Gateway from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Gateway is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Gateway train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Gateway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh Gateway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Gateway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4, 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.
Most popular train connections from Sheffield
More options for your journey from Sheffield to Edinburgh
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Edinburgh and Sheffield
Most popular train connections to Edinburgh
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
