C24407+
G8946811:522h39Sheffield station (SHF)14:31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£121One-way1 change
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G8946210:522h39Sheffield station (SHF)13:31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£131One-way1 change
G16015+
G861203:452h36Sheffield station (SHF)6:21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£131One-way1 change
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G894579:522h39Sheffield station (SHF)12:31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£141One-way1 change
W8466710:111h49Sheffield station (SHF)12:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£151One-way0 changes
W8473822:111h44Sheffield station (SHF)23:55Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£191One-way0 changes
C044448:441h45Sheffield station (SHF)10:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£351One-way0 changes
C218049:431h46Sheffield station (SHF)11:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£201One-way0 changes
C2181014:431h46Sheffield station (SHF)16:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£231One-way0 changes
C2181210:431h46Sheffield station (SHF)12:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield to Liverpool
The cheapest option from Sheffield to Liverpool is coach, with an average price of £16. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Liverpool among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Distance: 100 km
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2h 35m Average total duration Fastest option 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Sheffield to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Liverpool trains for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W84654 | On time 8:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h52 | 10:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84660 | On time 9:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h51 | 11:02 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84666 | On time 10:14 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h47 | 12:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21588 | On time 10:38 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h51 | 12:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84672 | On time 11:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h50 | 13:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04441 | On time 11:40 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h49 | 13:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 6 July | |||||
G86131+ G16015 | 3:45 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h08 | 6:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
G16015 · W84761+ G38386 | 3:45 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h46 | 6:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
G16015+ G86120 | 3:45 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h36 | 6:21 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Liverpool
Typically, there are 9 trains per day from Sheffield to Liverpool, including 6 direct trains, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Lowest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 0:18 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Sheffield to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Liverpool
Most Sheffield to Liverpool trains use the Sheffield to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool South Parkway. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sheffield station do trains to Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway 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 Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, 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 Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, 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 Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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.
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