The average train between Sheffield and Edinburgh takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:06 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.
Sheffield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Sheffield and Edinburgh is 306.6 km. The road distance is 426 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 3h 48m.