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Overview: Train from Carlisle to Sheffield

Trains from Carlisle to Sheffield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€21) but you can travel from only $15 (€13) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $15 (€13)

Distance

119 miles (193 km)

Average train duration

4h 7m

Cheapest ticket price

$23 (€21)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 18m

First train

03:17

Last train

21:32

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $15 (€13)

Train providers: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) and Virgin Trains from Carlisle to Sheffield trains

For as little as $27 (€25) you can travel by train from Carlisle to Sheffield with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) and Virgin Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Carlisle to Sheffield train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 3 h
Cheapest Price: $105

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys from Carlisle to Sheffield. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Carlisle to Sheffield with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 3 h 53 min
Cheapest Price: $27

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Carlisle to Sheffield train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: $105
Virgin Trains frequency: 17 a day

FAQs: Trains from Carlisle to Sheffield

FAQs: Travel by train from Carlisle to Sheffield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carlisle to Sheffield.

Cheap train tickets from Carlisle to Sheffield can start from as little as $23 (€21) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Carlisle to Sheffield is $49 (€45); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Carlisle and Sheffield is on average 3 h 18 min for the 120 mile (193 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Carlisle to Sheffield by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Carlisle to Sheffield leaves at 3: 19 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Carlisle to Sheffield leaves at 9: 32 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Carlisle to Sheffield which require at least one change with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Carlisle to Sheffield train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Carlisle to Sheffield to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 32 PM.

A trip to Sheffield from Carlisle is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 18 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Carlisle to Sheffield is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Carlisle and Sheffield including taking a train or bus.

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