The average train between Essex and Sheffield takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex to Sheffield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Essex and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essex to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Sheffield station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Essex to Sheffield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Sheffield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Essex to Sheffield train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Essex and Sheffield is 221 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Sheffield via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 36m.