Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Oct

Cheapest price on 20 Oct

£14

Average ticket price on 20 Oct

£23

Fastest journey on 20 Oct

1 h 45 m

Average journey duration on 20 Oct

1 h 46 m

Trains on 20 Oct

38

Distance

100 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.

Fast trains

On Tue 20 Oct, we found 38 trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), including 31 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.

  • Transpennine ExpressW84734
    21:111h49
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    23:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84692
    14:111h49
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    16:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84697
    15:111h49
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    17:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84702
    16:111h49
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    18:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC04444+Transpennine ExpressG16013
    8:442h15
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    10:59Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £151One-way
    1 change

Journey information

Overview: Train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

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Trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 1h 31m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance
100 km
Average train duration
1h 53m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
1h 31m
First train
5:09
Last train
21:13
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
1 day
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9

Live departures

Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times

The table below shows live departures for Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressW846435:08 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h53
7:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846466:09 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h51
8:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC044366:19 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h10
8:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04436+Transpennine ExpressG160186:19 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h40
8:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04436+Northern RailG861596:19 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h34
8:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW846517:07 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h53
9:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC044397:29 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h00
9:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846568:08 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h52
10:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC044448:44 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h45
10:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04444+Northern RailG861708:44 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h09
10:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04444+Transpennine ExpressG160138:44 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h15
10:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW846619:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
11:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC218049:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
11:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8466710:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
12:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2181210:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
12:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21812+Transpennine ExpressC2495410:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h16
12:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8467311:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
13:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2159011:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
13:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8468012:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
14:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2181112:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
14:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8468613:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
15:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2159113:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
15:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8469214:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
16:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2181014:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
16:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8469715:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
17:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2159315:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
17:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8470216:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
18:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2180916:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
18:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8470817:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
19:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2159517:41 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h48
19:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8471418:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
20:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2180318:42 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h47
20:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21803+Northern RailG8618218:42 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h11
20:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8472019:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
21:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC0447419:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h47
21:30 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04474+Transpennine ExpressC2498019:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h22
22:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8473421:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
23:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8473822:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h56
0:07 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect

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Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail trains will get you between Sheffield station (SHF) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
1h 36m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£11
Transpennine Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

East Midlands Railway

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
1h 31m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£13
East Midlands Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
1h 48m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£12
Northern Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Lime Street (LIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £11, while the average price tends to be around £24.
The train journey from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) covers a distance of 100 km and takes approximately 1h 31m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is 100 km.
The first train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 5:09.
The last train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) departs at 21:13.
Trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Yes, there is a direct train between Sheffield station (SHF) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway.
There is no night train service from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Booking trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Sheffield to Liverpool Lime Street offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, including views of the Peak District's rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, making it a visually pleasing route.
Yes, you can take the train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield station (SHF) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Most Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the Sheffield to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield station (SHF) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Sheffield
Arrival train stations in Liverpool
SheffieldSheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP+44 8704420104ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre

Bus56 · 1m · £4 · every ~7 min
TramBlue, Purp, Yell · 4m · every ~20 min

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.

Most popular trains to and from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Sheffield station (SHF)

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