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

The cheapest train tickets from Sheffield to Liverpool start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £33. 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 Liverpool?

The average train journey time from Sheffield to Liverpool is 1h 44m, covering a distance of 59 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 32m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the Sheffield to Liverpool route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express , East Midlands Railway .

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

The earliest train from Sheffield to Liverpool departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 22:11.

Which is the best train operator from Sheffield to Liverpool?

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Train Sheffield to Liverpool from £10

Next train departures

Next departures from Sheffield to Liverpool on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:41	Sheffield	1h 37m	19:18	Liverpool South Parkway	Cheapest
Train	16:43	Sheffield	1h 34m	18:17	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train	16:11	Sheffield	1h 38m	17:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	16:43	Sheffield	1h 34m	18:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	16:11	Sheffield	1h 38m	17:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Liverpool on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:11	Sheffield	1h 38m	10:49	Liverpool South Parkway	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Sheffield	1h 32m	10:17	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:07	Sheffield	1h 42m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:29	Sheffield	1h 48m	09:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:07	Sheffield	1h 42m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Liverpool on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Sheffield	1h 43m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Sheffield	1h 32m	10:17	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:06	Sheffield	1h 43m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:35	Sheffield	1h 42m	09:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:35	Sheffield	1h 42m	09:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Liverpool on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:11	Sheffield	1h 38m	10:49	Liverpool South Parkway	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Sheffield	1h 32m	10:17	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:07	Sheffield	1h 42m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:29	Sheffield	1h 48m	09:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:07	Sheffield	1h 42m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 18:29 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Sheffield to Liverpool

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 1 hour 44 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17train per day

1h 44mAverage duration

59 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£11 - £36	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £11,239	Average duration1h 44m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

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

Sheffield

A
Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Road (Interchange), Sheffield S9
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Liverpool

A
Liverpool One
Canning Pl, Liverpool L1, UK
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Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sheffield to Liverpool 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 Liverpool?
The cheapest train tickets from Sheffield to Liverpool start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £33. 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 Liverpool?
The average train journey time from Sheffield to Liverpool is 1h 44m, covering a distance of 59 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 32m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Sheffield to Liverpool route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sheffield to Liverpool?
The earliest train from Sheffield to Liverpool departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 22:11.
Which is the best train operator from Sheffield to Liverpool?
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.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Sheffield to Liverpool?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Sheffield to Liverpool?
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.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Sheffield to Liverpool?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway, 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.

Best price found

02/12

£26

03/12

£25

Today

£18

05/12

£22

06/12

£15

07/12

£10

08/12

£16

09/12

£11

The cheapest trip from Sheffield to Liverpool was searched and found on 7 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 Sheffield to Liverpool as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £59 for a train ticket from Sheffield to Liverpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-07.

Usually East Midlands Railway 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.