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The average train between Sheffield and Edinburgh takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 38m
Duration
253 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sheffield to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 46m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 46m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 46m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 46m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 43m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 17m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 25m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 29m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 20m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 17m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 19m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheffield to Edinburgh? 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.

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  • Distance: 253.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route.

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