The average train between Scotland and Sheffield takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland 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 Scotland and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Sheffield station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Scotland to Sheffield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Sheffield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Scotland to Sheffield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Sheffield is 414.2 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Sheffield via Preston and Manchester Oxford Road in around 4h 34m.