The average train between Edinburgh and Sheffield takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. 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 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Sheffield station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Edinburgh to Sheffield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Sheffield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Edinburgh to Sheffield train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Edinburgh and Sheffield is 306.6 km. The road distance is 407 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.