Train from Liverpool to Sheffield: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Liverpool to Sheffield on 14 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Transpennine ExpressTrain
Liverpool Lime Street
SheffieldCheapest
East Midlands RailwayTrain
Liverpool Lime Street
SheffieldFastest
Transpennine ExpressTrain
Liverpool Lime Street
SheffieldNo tags
East Midlands RailwayTrain
Liverpool Lime Street
SheffieldNo tags
Transpennine ExpressTrain
Liverpool Lime Street
SheffieldNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Liverpool to Sheffield

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sheffield. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
5h 10mAverage duration
63 milesDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£9 - £30Average duration5h 10m
3kg CO₂e
Average price£11 - £11,391Average duration1h 43m
2kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Liverpool to Sheffield by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Liverpool to Sheffield?

    The cheapest train tickets from Liverpool to Sheffield start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Liverpool to Sheffield?

    The average train journey time from Liverpool to Sheffield is 1h 43m, covering a distance of 59 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 30m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the Liverpool to Sheffield route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Liverpool to Sheffield?

    The earliest train from Liverpool to Sheffield departs at 07:19. And the latest train departs at 23:30.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Liverpool to Sheffield?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Liverpool to Sheffield?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Liverpool to Sheffield?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Liverpool to Sheffield?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10/12
£12
11/12
£26
Today
£15
13/12
£10
14/12
£14
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16/12
£12
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£12
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Liverpool to Sheffield was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Liverpool to Sheffield as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £42 for a train ticket from Liverpool to Sheffield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-13.

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