- Must visit
Weston Park Museum
Major museum with art, archaeology, social history, and metalwork collections, offering one of the best introductions to Sheffield’s story.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
307 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Sheffield will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 31 trains that leave Edinburgh for Sheffield on Wed, Aug 05, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 307 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W84877 · C24362
W84928 · W84740
G01154
G01161
W29873
G08186+
G01184
G80067+
W29937
G80091+
G00914
G80061+
G01186
G80073+
G01188Trains from Edinburgh to Sheffield run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 190 miles (307 km) distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 190 miles (307 km) |
Average train duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G08180 · L01628+ G89286 | 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h48 | 11:48 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 transfers | |
W29873 | 8:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h47 | 11:55 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02015+ W84680 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h39 | 12:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G08186+ G01184 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h21 | 12:21 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G01148 | 9:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h50 | 12:55 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02006+ W84686 | 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h39 | 1:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G80061+ G01186 | 12:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h22 | 3:22 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G01154 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h50 | 3:55 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02007+ W84702 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h39 | 4:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G80067+ W29937 | 1:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h21 | 4:21 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G01161 | 1:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h50 | 4:55 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02014+ W84708 | 1:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h39 | 5:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G80073+ G01188 | 2:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h22 | 5:22 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
W29909 | 2:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h51 | 5:55 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02046+ W84714 | 2:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h39 | 6:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G80080+ G66824 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h23 | 6:23 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G01166 | 3:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h51 | 6:55 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01988+ W84720 | 3:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h39 | 7:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C02070 · L01640+ P24545 | 4:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h46 | 7:46 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 transfers | |
G01169 | 4:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h51 | 7:56 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02066+ W84727 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h39 | 8:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G80091+ G00914 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h21 | 8:21 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G01170 | 5:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h51 | 8:55 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01989+ W84734 | 5:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h39 | 9:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G80097 · C01922+ G89182 | 6:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h50 | 9:50 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 transfers | |
G00842 | 6:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h52 | 9:56 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84928 · W84740 | 6:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h58 | 11:10 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C02062+ W84738 | 6:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h39 | 10:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C02017+ P24568 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h50 | 11:15 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
W84877 · C24362 | 8:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h21 | 1:33 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C02056+ P24572 | 8:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h42 | 12:02 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
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Major museum with art, archaeology, social history, and metalwork collections, offering one of the best introductions to Sheffield’s story.
Industrial museum on an island in the River Don, exploring steelmaking, power, and local trades in Sheffield’s famous manufacturing quarter.
Contemporary art gallery with changing exhibitions by international and regional artists, set in a striking modern building near the station.
Revived industrial neighborhood packed with heritage buildings, canalside walks, creative businesses, and one of Sheffield’s most popular urban scenes.
Large botanical garden with themed planting, glass pavilions, and peaceful paths, ideal for relaxing near the city’s southwest suburbs.
Popular hilltop park and viewpoint offering expansive city panoramas, woodland paths, gardens, and a classic place to watch the sunset.
Henderson's Relish is Sheffield's iconic spicy condiment, made in the city since 1885 and splashed on pies, stews, chips, and sandwiches.
Pork sandwiches are a South Yorkshire staple: sliced roast pork in a bread cake, often with stuffing, apple sauce, and crackling.
A bread cake filled with chips is a beloved northern comfort food, cheap and filling, and widely eaten in Sheffield chip shops.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant city-centre dining room. One of Sheffield's best-known fine dining restaurants.
Historic pub famed for traditional British food and a strong cask ale selection. Atmospheric and popular with locals and visitors.
Kelham Island favourite serving modern British comfort food and quality drinks in a stylish but relaxed setting.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while buses, cafes, and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Sheffield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Sheffield trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield station pair, with some services arriving at Meadowhall. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Sheffield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Edinburgh Gateway is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Gateway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh Gateway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Parking, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Gateway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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