Train Chester to Sheffield from £38 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Sheffield takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Chester 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.

2h 20m

Duration

82 mi

Distance

£38

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Chester to Sheffield train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:56 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 3:32 PM
2h • 2 changes
1:56 PM → 4:08 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
2:32 PM → 4:32 PM
2h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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