The average train between Burnley and Sheffield takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Sheffield station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Burnley to Sheffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Sheffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Burnley to Sheffield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Burnley and Sheffield is 68.5 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Sheffield via Leeds in around 1h 49m.