The average train between Watford and Sheffield takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Watford to Sheffield. 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 Watford and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Sheffield station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Watford to Sheffield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Watford to Sheffield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Watford to Sheffield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Watford and Sheffield is 205.3 km. The road distance is 293 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 2h 12m.