Sheffield to Leith Trains

Sheffield to Leith trains

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The average train between Sheffield and Leith takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield to Leith. 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

£120

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Sheffield to Leith train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Leith. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Leith 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 Friday, August 7, 2026

2:11 PM → 5:28 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
3:11 PM → 6:28 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
4:11 PM → 7:30 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
5:11 PM → 8:29 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 8, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

8:03 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:26 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:28 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheffield to Leith? 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 Leith, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route.

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