The average train between Accrington and Sheffield takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington to Sheffield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Accrington and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Accrington station and arriving at Sheffield station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Accrington to Sheffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.
Accrington to Sheffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Accrington to Sheffield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Accrington and Sheffield is 71.9 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Accrington to Sheffield via Leeds in around 1h 59m.