The average train between Edinburgh and Sheffield takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 9:41 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Sheffield station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 46m.
Edinburgh to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Sheffield is 306.6 km. The road distance is 426 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 3h 49m.