The average train between Sheffield and Prescot takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield to Prescot. 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 Prescot. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Prescot at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Prescot station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Sheffield to Prescot train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Prescot train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Whiston station.
Book your Sheffield to Prescot train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sheffield and Prescot is 88.6 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Whiston via Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h 18m.