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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Sheffield
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sheffield. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 533, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Edinburgh and Sheffield?
Edinburgh
- ABoots Waverley Station, Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2 2QP, UK
- BRosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
- CEdinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9FX, UK
- DEdinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh EH12 9GF, UK
- E13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Sheffield?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Sheffield start from R 859. The average price for this train route is around R 2 133. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 308 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 19m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Sheffield route?
Several major train operators serve 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers 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.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Sheffield was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 943To 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 R 943 to R 8 333 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 R 943, which is on 2025-12-16.
