The average train between Gloucester and Sheffield takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Sheffield station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Gloucester to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Gloucester to Sheffield train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gloucester and Sheffield is 176.7 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Sheffield via Derby in around 2h 20m.