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 05 Sept

Cheapest price on 05 Sept

£15

Average ticket price on 05 Sept

£29

Fastest journey on 05 Sept

1 h 45 m

Average journey duration on 05 Sept

1 h 46 m

Trains on 05 Sept

41

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 £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.

Fast trains

On Sat 05 Sept, we found 41 trains from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), including 32 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.

  • East Midlands RailwayC04457
    12:431h46
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    14:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84726
    20:111h49
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    22:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84733
    21:111h49
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    23:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP28260+Transport for WalesW43644+Transpennine ExpressN58679
    21:142h19
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    23:33Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £161One-way
    2 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84679
    12:111h49
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    14:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £181One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £16.

Distance: 100 km

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Driving

£16

Average Price

£13

Average Price

Cheapest

£20

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 3m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Transpennine Express

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):

A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average £16.

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sheffield station (SHF) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 7m faster (1h 56m by train vs 2h 3m by car) and roughly £4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£16 vs £20). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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 today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC04474
Delayed
19:00 19:43Sheffield station (SHF)
1h47
20:54 20:54Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84727
On time
20:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
22:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04395+Northern RailG86143
On time
20:42 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h10
22:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84734
On time
21:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
23:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP28259+Transport for WalesG38424+Transpennine ExpressG15942
On time
21:14 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h48
0:02 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
CrossCountryG00730+Transpennine ExpressG15942
On time
21:21 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h41
0:02 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84738
On time
22:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h56
0:07 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24018+Transpennine ExpressTP023800+Northern RailG86131
On time
23:15 Sheffield station (SHF)
7h38
6:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Saturday 5 September
Transpennine ExpressC24365+Northern RailG86131
On time
3:47 Sheffield station (SHF)
3h06
6:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24365+Transport for WalesG38388+Transpennine ExpressW84761
On time
3:47 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h44
6:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC24365 · N58568+Northern RailG86120
On time
3:47 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h34
6:21 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW846425:08 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h52
7:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailC32111+Transpennine ExpressN587085:36 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h56
8:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW846476:09 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h51
8:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC044376:20 Sheffield station (SHF)
2h09
8:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846507:08 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h52
9:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC213467:35 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h54
9:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846558:08 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h52
10:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC044458:44 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h45
10:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846629:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
11:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC044489:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
11:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8466810:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
12:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC0445110:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
12:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8467411:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
13:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC0445411:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
13:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8467912:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
14:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC0445712:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
14:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8468513:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
15:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC0445913:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
15:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8469114:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
16:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC0446214:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
16:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04462+Transport for WalesG38387+Transpennine ExpressN5868614:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h51
16:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW8469815:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
17:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC0446415:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
17:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8470416:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
18:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2159416:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
18:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8470917:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
19:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC0447017:44 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h45
19:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8471518:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
20:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC0447318:43 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h46
20:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8472119:11 Sheffield station (SHF)
1h49
21:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect

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Transpennine Express as well as East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express and more offer trains services from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
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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 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 21:11. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 1h 44m.

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
100 km
Average train duration
1h 56m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
1h 44m
First train
4:08
Last train
21:11
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

Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Sheffield station (SHF) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £10. 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 44m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£10
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 45m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£11
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
2h 14m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£10
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

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average east_midlands_trains Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest east_midlands_trains Price
£26
east_midlands_trains frequency
11 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
1h 49m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
£37
TransPennine Express frequency
14 a day

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 £10, while the average price tends to be around £16.
The train journey from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) covers a distance of 100 km and takes approximately 1h 44m. 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 4:08.
The last train from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) departs at 21:11.
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 5 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express.
To get from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield station (SHF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is by train, costing approximately £10.
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, a day trip from Sheffield to Liverpool Lime Street is feasible. The journey takes 1h 44m, and trains run 8 times per day, covering a distance of 100 km.
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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