The average train between Sheffield and Spalding takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield to Spalding. 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 Spalding. 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 Spalding at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Spalding station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Sheffield to Spalding train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Spalding train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Sheffield to Spalding train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Spalding is 110 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Spalding via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 2h 46m.