The cheapest and fastest trains from Watford to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£111
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Watford to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Watford to Sheffield will cost around £111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
To travel from Watford to Sheffield you need to make at least one change.
W08024+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
Y122639:003h05Watford Junction (WFJ)12:05Sheffield station (SHF)£701One-way2 changes
P10687+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
Y122638:333h32Watford High Street (WFH)12:05Sheffield station (SHF)£701One-way2 changes
W08024+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
Y122639:033h02Bushey (BSH)12:05Sheffield station (SHF)£701One-way2 changes
W08028+
Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+
C40797+
C752009:123h09Bushey (BSH)12:21Sheffield station (SHF)£821One-way3 changes
W08020+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
Y122608:383h05Watford Junction (WFJ)11:43Sheffield station (SHF)£821One-way2 changes
W05671 · W05515+
C753288:382h40Watford Junction (WFJ)11:18Sheffield station (SHF)£1751One-way2 changes
L02344+
C753288:312h47Watford Junction (WFJ)11:18Sheffield station (SHF)£1751One-way1 change
P50950+
W05671 · W05515+
C753288:292h49Watford High Street (WFH)11:18Sheffield station (SHF)£1751One-way3 changes
P50950+
W05671 · W05515+
C753288:262h52Bushey (BSH)11:18Sheffield station (SHF)£1751One-way3 changes
P05891+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
Y122578:112h53Bushey (BSH)11:04Sheffield station (SHF)£981One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Watford to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 205 km
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£94 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Watford to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Watford to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P10682+ P05891+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ Y12257 | 8:03 Watford High Street (WFH) | 3h01 | 11:04 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3 changes | |
P10682+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ Y12260 | On time 8:03 Watford High Street (WFH) | 3h40 | 11:43 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
P05891+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ Y12257 | 8:07 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h57 | 11:04 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
P05891+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ Y12257 | 8:11 Bushey (BSH) | 2h53 | 11:04 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
P50944+ L02344+ C75328 | On time 8:12 Watford High Street (WFH) | 3h06 | 11:18 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
P50950+ W05671 · W05515+ C75328 | On time 8:26 Bushey (BSH) | 2h52 | 11:18 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3 changes | |
P50950+ W05671 · W05515+ C75328 | On time 8:29 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h49 | 11:18 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3 changes | |
P50950+ W08020+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ Y12260 | On time 8:29 Watford High Street (WFH) | 3h14 | 11:43 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3 changes | |
L02344+ C75328 | On time 8:31 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h47 | 11:18 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
P10687+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ Y12263 | On time 8:33 Watford High Street (WFH) | 3h32 | 12:05 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
W08016+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ Y12260 | On time 8:35 Bushey (BSH) | 3h08 | 11:43 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
W08020+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ Y12260 | On time 8:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 3h05 | 11:43 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
W05671 · W05515+ C75328 | On time 8:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h40 | 11:18 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
W08024+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ Y12263 | 9:00 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 3h05 | 12:05 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
W08024+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ Y12263 | 9:03 Bushey (BSH) | 3h02 | 12:05 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
W08028+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ C40797+ C75200 | 9:09 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 3h12 | 12:21 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3 changes | |
P50970+ L02345+ C75330 | On time 9:11 Bushey (BSH) | 3h07 | 12:18 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
W08028+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ C40797+ C75200 | 9:12 Bushey (BSH) | 3h09 | 12:21 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Watford to Sheffield
Trains from Watford to Sheffield run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:58, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 1:58 |
Last train 22:05 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains from Watford to Sheffield trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Watford and Sheffield from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Watford to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Watford to Sheffield 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 Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Watford and Sheffield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:00 Saturday 05:30 - 23:00 Sunday 06:30 - 22:30 Booking Office and Travel Centre
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible on platform 6
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall.
- 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 Platform 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from bay 1 of the bus station at the side of the railway station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 10:00 Saturday 09:30 - 12:15
- Type of shops available: High Street shops located nearby
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Level access to ticket office from street. Single island platform, accessible from entrance by staircase only
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop A in Lower High Street for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop B in Lower High Street for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone
- Metro: Watford London Underground station (Metropolitan line) is approximately 34 minutes' walk away
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 21:00 Saturday 08:15 - 15:15 Sunday 09:15 - 16:30
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Bushey Station
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility category C. This station does not have step-free access
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: behind the Ticket Office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop A in Pinner Road for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop A in Pinner Road for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone
- 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 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
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