Sheffield to Leeds train with Northern Rail (3)

Mon, Jul 21
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Northern Rail (3)
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Leeds

Showing times and prices for Jul 21

Cheapest price

$8

Average price

$17

Fastest journey

40 m

Average duration

40 m

Trains per day

24

Distance

46 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Sheffield to Leeds will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.

Fast trains

Of the 24 trains that leave Sheffield for Leeds on Mon, Jul 21, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 21 the direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .

On Mon, Jul 21 the slowest trains will take 41 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.

Northern Rail (3)Y01665
12:15PM1h16
Sheffield station (SHF)
01:31PMLeeds station (LDS)
$81One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y01675
08:16AM1h15
Sheffield station (SHF)
09:31AMLeeds station (LDS)
$81One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y01639
11:15AM1h18
Sheffield station (SHF)
12:33PMLeeds station (LDS)
$81One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y03191
12:02PM1h23
Sheffield station (SHF)
01:25PMLeeds station (LDS)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y01664
10:15AM1h15
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:30AMLeeds station (LDS)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €3.

Distance: 28 miles (46 km)

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Bus

€7

Average price

€7

Average price

Cheapest

1h 26m

Average total duration

56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 21m

Average total duration

Fastest

51m

Onboard

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30m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Sheffield to Leeds train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, July 21
Last updated at 8:14 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
northern_railY03224
On time
7:04 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1h20
8:24 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY01675
On time
7:16 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1h15
8:31 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY02069
On time
7:19 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h55
8:14 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryC23647
On time
7:22 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h41
8:03 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY02230
On time
7:48 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h56
8:44 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY03193
On time
8:03 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1h21
9:24 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY01655
On time
8:15 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1h19
9:34 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY02071
On time
8:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h56
9:14 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryC23650
On time
8:21 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h40
9:01 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY02199
On time
8:48 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h56
9:44 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY03172
On time
9:01 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1h23
10:24 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY01664
On time
9:15 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1h15
10:30 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY02098
On time
9:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h56
10:14 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryC23652
On time
9:21 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h41
10:02 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY02237
On time
9:45 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h59
10:44 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY01583
On time
10:02 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1h22
11:24 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY01639
On time
10:15 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1h18
11:33 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY02094
On time
10:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h56
11:14 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryC23655
On time
10:21 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h40
11:01 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY02198
On time
10:44 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1h01
11:45 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY03191
On time
11:02 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1h23
12:25 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY01665
On time
11:15 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
1h16
12:31 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY02064
On time
11:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h56
12:14 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryC23658
On time
11:21 AM Sheffield station (SHF)
0h40
12:01 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Sheffield to Leeds?

The best time to book your train from Sheffield to Leeds is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Sheffield to Leeds route.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Sheffield to Leeds

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Trains from Sheffield to Leeds run on average 8 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
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
Distance
28 miles (46 km)
Average train duration
56m
Cheapest ticket price
$4 (€3)
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
42m
First train
05:05
Last train
23:42
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

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry and East Coast from Sheffield to Leeds trains

Buy your official Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry and East Coast train tickets to Leeds from Sheffield from $6 (€5) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company 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. 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. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

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

  • Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: $6
  • Northern Rail (3) frequency: 19 a day

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popular train stations

Popular train stations from Sheffield to Leeds

Sheffield
Leeds
The major train station for departures in Sheffield is Meadowhall. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Meadowhall for your trip from Sheffield to Leeds.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Meadowhall
  • Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
  • Metro: Tram stop at station
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
7 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Woodhouse
  • Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Sheffield
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
The major train station for arrivals in Leeds is Leeds. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leeds for your journey to Leeds from Sheffield.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
  • Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Caffè Nero
  • KFC
  • Leon
  • McDonald's
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Starbucks
  • Pret a Manger
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • Delice de France
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
  • The Queens Hotel
  • Leeds Marriott Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
  • Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Public transit options for Leeds
  • Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express

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