The average train between Hamilton and Sheffield takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamilton 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 Hamilton and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Sheffield station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Hamilton to Sheffield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to Sheffield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Hamilton to Sheffield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hamilton and Sheffield is 312.4 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Sheffield via Preston and Manchester Oxford Road in around 4h 32m.