The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Sheffield
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Sheffield will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 24 trains that leave Liverpool for Sheffield on Sun, Jan 04, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 04 the direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Sun, Jan 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 100 km
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2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Liverpool to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Sunday, January 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C00109 | On time 8:13 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h52 | 10:05 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y24854 · L09844 | On time 8:16 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h35 | 10:51 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
L36560 | On time 9:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h43 | 11:03 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37184+ L09859 | On time 9:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h41 | 12:03 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
L36563 | On time 10:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h49 | 12:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y24982+ Y12364 | On time 10:30 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h08 | 12:38 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
L36653+ Y24688 | On time 10:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h34 | 1:28 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C43563 | On time 11:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 1:07 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C43569 | On time 12:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h48 | 2:08 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12369 | On time 12:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h41 | 2:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36577 | On time 1:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h46 | 3:06 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12372 | On time 1:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h43 | 3:34 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C43579 | On time 2:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h46 | 4:06 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12376 | On time 2:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h43 | 4:34 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36586 | On time 3:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h46 | 5:06 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12379 | On time 3:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h43 | 5:34 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36592 | On time 4:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 6:07 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12381 | On time 4:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h43 | 6:34 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36689+ Y24478 | On time 4:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h38 | 7:30 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C43598 | On time 5:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 7:07 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12385 | On time 5:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h42 | 7:33 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36599 | On time 6:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h49 | 8:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12387 | On time 6:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h41 | 8:32 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36603 | On time 7:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 9:07 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Sheffield
Trains from Liverpool to Sheffield run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:45 |
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Trains from Liverpool to Sheffield: Journey Details
Trains from Liverpool to Sheffield depart throughout the day and overnight. The first service of the day leaves just after 6:00 am. Services then run approximately every 20 minutes to 1 hour, until just before midnight. There is an extra service that leaves before 4:00 am. There are several direct services, but some journeys may have one or two changes. Services are provided by Northern, First TransPennine Express, and East Midlands Trains. Train fares vary depending on the provider and the time of day. Journeys can last between 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours.
Where do trains from Liverpool to Sheffield depart from and arrive at?
When travelling from Liverpool to Sheffield, trains leave from Liverpool's Lime Street station. Lime Street station is in the centre of Liverpool, and is easily reached on foot or by bicycle from most areas of the city. For travellers arriving by taxi, the taxi rank is situated by the Skelhorne Street entrance. The Liverpool One bus terminal is served by local and national bus services that run during the day and at night. There is also a shuttle service to and from Liverpool airport.
All trains from Liverpool to Sheffield arrive at Sheffield train station is situated on Sheaf Street, which is close to the city centre. There are several regular bus services that serve the station, although these may be reduced on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The station has a car park that is open 24 hours a day, as well as a taxi rank outside the main entrance.
FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Sheffield
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Sheffield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Liverpool Lime Street, which is located around 0.4 miles (732 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Sheffield, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Sheffield
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:51 - 00:16 Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: shelter by station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.
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