The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Perth
Cheapest price
£192
Average price
£195
Fastest journey
5 h 48 m
Average duration
6 h 29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Perth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Perth will cost around £195 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £192.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sheffield for Perth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 358 km distance in an average of 6 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 9 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Sheffield to Perth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Perth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £192.
Distance: 358 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£192 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to Perth train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Perth trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:54 Sheffield | 7h09 | 12:03 Perth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:22 Sheffield | 5h48 | 13:10 Perth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Perth
Trains from Sheffield to Perth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £192 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 358 km distance in 5h 48m.
Distance 358 km |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £192 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 48m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 21:05 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Sheffield to Perth trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Sheffield and Perth from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to Perth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Perth 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 Perth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Perth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 19:30 Saturday 07:45 - 19:15 Sunday 08:15 - 19:15
- Type of shops available: Travelines and PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 7
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located near the automatic gates at the station entrance. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the main station entrance car park
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