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

The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Sheffield start from £39. The average price for this train route is around £80. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Sheffield is 3h 47m, covering a distance of 191 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 19m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Sheffield route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Transpennine Express .

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

The earliest train from Edinburgh to Sheffield departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 20:14.

Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Sheffield?

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 Edinburgh to Sheffield?

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Train Edinburgh to Sheffield from £38

Next train departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Sheffield on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:07	Waverley	3h 47m	18:54	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	15:07	Waverley	3h 47m	18:54	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	16:07	Waverley	3h 47m	19:54	Sheffield	No tags
Train	16:07	Waverley	3h 47m	19:54	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Sheffield on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Waverley	3h 50m	10:54	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	08:07	Waverley	3h 46m	11:53	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:04	Waverley	3h 50m	10:54	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:07	Waverley	3h 46m	11:53	Sheffield	No tags
Train	15:07	Waverley	3h 47m	18:54	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Sheffield on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Waverley	3h 50m	10:54	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	08:07	Waverley	3h 46m	11:53	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:04	Waverley	3h 50m	10:54	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:07	Waverley	3h 46m	11:53	Sheffield	No tags
Train	15:07	Waverley	3h 47m	18:54	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Sheffield on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:08	Waverley	4h 8m	13:16	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	10:08	Waverley	4h 7m	14:15	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	09:08	Waverley	4h 8m	13:16	Sheffield	No tags
Train	10:08	Waverley	4h 7m	14:15	Sheffield	No tags
Train	15:08	Waverley	4h 13m	19:21	Sheffield	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:00 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Sheffield

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sheffield. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 50mAverage duration

191 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £66	Average duration7h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£39 - £387	Average duration3h 47m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£24 - £39	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Edinburgh and Sheffield?

Edinburgh

A
Waverley
Boots Waverley Station, Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2 2QP, UK
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B
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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C
Edinburgh Park
Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9FX, UK
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D
Gateway
Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh EH12 9GF, UK
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E
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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Sheffield

A
Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Road (Interchange), Sheffield S9
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Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to Sheffield?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Sheffield start from £39. The average price for this train route is around £80. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Sheffield?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Sheffield is 3h 47m, covering a distance of 191 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 19m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Sheffield route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Transpennine Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Sheffield?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Sheffield departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 20:14.
Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Sheffield?
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 Edinburgh to Sheffield?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Sheffield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Sheffield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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£48

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£47

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£47

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£75

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£76

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£75

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Sheffield was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £47

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

You can expect to pay from £47 to £373 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Sheffield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £47, which is on 2025-12-03.