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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for Jul 15

Cheapest price

$36

Average price

$45

Fastest journey

1 h 51 m

Average duration

2 h 14 m

Trains per day

Distance

100 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Sheffield to Liverpool will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Sheffield for Liverpool on Tue, Jul 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .

On Tue, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 39 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.

C27140

06:09AM1h51

Sheffield station (SHF)

08:00AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)

$361One-way

0 transfers

C27136

07:07AM1h53

Sheffield station (SHF)

09:00AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)

$391One-way

0 transfers

Y05631+

C27206

06:20AM2h39

Sheffield station (SHF)

08:59AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)

$391One-way

1 transfer

Y07534+

Y03057

06:18AM2h34

Sheffield station (SHF)

08:52AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)

$411One-way

1 transfer

Y07534

06:18AM2h11

Sheffield station (SHF)

08:29AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)

$511One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €9.

Distance: 62 miles (100 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€25 Average price	€19 Average price Cheapest
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Live departures

Sheffield to Liverpool train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15

Last updated at 12:32 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
C27140	On time 5:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF)	1h51	7:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	0 transfersDirect
Y07534+Y03057	On time 5:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF)	2h34	7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1 transfer
Y07534	On time 5:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF)	2h11	7:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	0 transfersDirect
Y05631+C27206	On time 5:20 AM Sheffield station (SHF)	2h39	7:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1 transfer
C27136	On time 6:07 AM Sheffield station (SHF)	1h53	8:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	0 transfersDirect
Y04448 · Y03019	On time 6:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF)	2h41	8:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Sheffield to Liverpool?

The best time to book your train from Sheffield to Liverpool is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Sheffield to Liverpool route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Sheffield to Liverpool per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Sheffield to Liverpool.

Trains

from $17

Buses

from $20

Journey information

Overview: Train from Sheffield to Liverpool

United Kingdom

Trains from Sheffield to Liverpool run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) 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

62 miles (100 km)

Average train duration

2h 5m

Cheapest ticket price

$12 (€9)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 44m

First train

03:19

Last train

23:26

Price information

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express and Northern Rail (3) from Sheffield to Liverpool trains

Buy your official East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express and Northern Rail (3) train tickets from Sheffield to Liverpool from $14 (€11) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Train information from Sheffield to Liverpool with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: $14

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.. 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.

Train information from Sheffield to Liverpool with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 49 min
Cheapest Price: $14

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 Liverpool with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: $35
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Sheffield to Liverpool

FAQs: Travel by train from Sheffield to Liverpool 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 Sheffield to Liverpool.

Cheap train tickets from Sheffield to Liverpool can start from as little as $13 (€11) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Sheffield to Liverpool is $26 (€21); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Sheffield to Liverpool train travel time is 1 h 44 min for the 62 mile (100 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Sheffield to Liverpool leaves at 12: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Sheffield to Liverpool leaves at 11: 30 PM.

Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day from Sheffield to Liverpool with East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Liverpool. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Sheffield to Liverpool.

Take the Sheffield to Liverpool train with East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip to Liverpool from Sheffield as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 30 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Sheffield, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Liverpool Lime Street, located 0.4 miles (732 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Liverpool from Sheffield is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 44 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Sheffield to Liverpool is January.

You have options as you can travel to Liverpool from Sheffield 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Sheffield to Liverpool

Sheffield

Liverpool

The major train station for departures in Sheffield is Sheffield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sheffield for your trip from Sheffield to Liverpool.

Sheffield

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Sheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP

Phone Number

+44 8704420104

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

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

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

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 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.

Meadowhall Shopping

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

information

Address

Meadowhall station, Meadowhall Road, Meadowhall, South Yorkshire, S9 1JQ

Phone Number

+44 8002006060

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30

Distance to city center

5 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

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

Baby changing facilities: No

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