Sheffield to Edinburgh Trains

Sheffield to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Sheffield and Edinburgh takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. 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.

3h 37m

Duration

253 mi

Distance

£120

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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

7:10 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:29 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

8:03 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:26 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:28 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
11:09 AM → 2:27 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:27 PM
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.

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 46m. Two other operators also service this route.

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