The average train between Leiden and Sheffield takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 4 times a day between Leiden and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Sheffield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Sheffield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Leiden to Sheffield train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Sheffield train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Leiden to Sheffield train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Leiden and Sheffield is 423.2 km. The road distance is 810 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Sheffield via Rotterdam Centraal and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 36m.