How much does a train ticket cost from Sheffield to Leeds?

The cheapest train tickets from Sheffield to Leeds start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sheffield to Leeds?

The average train journey time from Sheffield to Leeds is 1h 1m, covering a distance of 29 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 40m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Sheffield to Leeds route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Northern , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sheffield to Leeds?

The earliest train from Sheffield to Leeds departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:15.

Which is the best train operator from Sheffield to Leeds?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Sheffield to Leeds?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Sheffield to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Sheffield to Leeds?

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.

Train Sheffield to Leeds from £3

Next train departures

Next departures from Sheffield to Leeds on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Sheffield	1h 20m	08:24	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	15:21	Sheffield	40m	16:01	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:15	Sheffield	1h 19m	08:34	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:21	Sheffield	41m	08:02	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:18	Sheffield	56m	08:14	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Leeds on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Sheffield	1h 20m	08:24	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	07:21	Sheffield	41m	08:02	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:15	Sheffield	1h 21m	08:36	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:21	Sheffield	41m	08:02	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:18	Sheffield	57m	08:15	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Leeds on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:15	Sheffield	1h 20m	09:35	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	09:21	Sheffield	41m	10:02	Leeds	Fastest
Train	08:39	Sheffield	1h 20m	09:59	Leeds	No tags
Train	09:21	Sheffield	41m	10:02	Leeds	No tags
Train	09:14	Sheffield	1h 21m	10:35	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Leeds on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Sheffield	1h 22m	16:24	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	07:22	Sheffield	40m	08:02	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:02	Sheffield	1h 22m	08:24	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:22	Sheffield	40m	08:02	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:15	Sheffield	1h 20m	08:35	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Leeds on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Sheffield	1h 22m	16:24	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	07:22	Sheffield	40m	08:02	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:02	Sheffield	1h 22m	08:24	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:22	Sheffield	40m	08:02	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:15	Sheffield	1h 20m	08:35	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Leeds on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Sheffield	1h 22m	16:24	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	07:22	Sheffield	40m	08:02	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:02	Sheffield	1h 22m	08:24	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:22	Sheffield	40m	08:02	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:15	Sheffield	1h 20m	08:35	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Leeds on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Sheffield	1h 22m	16:24	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	07:22	Sheffield	40m	08:02	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:02	Sheffield	1h 22m	08:24	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:22	Sheffield	40m	08:02	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:15	Sheffield	1h 20m	08:35	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Leeds on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:02	Sheffield	1h 22m	08:24	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	07:22	Sheffield	40m	08:02	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:15	Sheffield	1h 20m	08:35	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:22	Sheffield	40m	08:02	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:18	Sheffield	56m	08:14	Leeds	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Sheffield to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage duration

30 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £24	Average duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £31	Average duration1h 1m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £5	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sheffield to Leeds by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Sheffield to Leeds?
The cheapest train tickets from Sheffield to Leeds start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sheffield to Leeds?
The average train journey time from Sheffield to Leeds is 1h 1m, covering a distance of 29 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 40m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Sheffield to Leeds route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Northern, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sheffield to Leeds?
The earliest train from Sheffield to Leeds departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:15.
Which is the best train operator from Sheffield to Leeds?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Sheffield to Leeds?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Sheffield to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Sheffield to Leeds?
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

£10

11/12

£10

Today

£9

13/12

£7

14/12

£6

15/12

£8

16/12

£7

17/12

£8

The cheapest trip from Sheffield to Leeds was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £6

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

You can expect to pay from £6 to £30 for a train ticket from Sheffield to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-14.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.