The average train between Lancaster and Sheffield takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Sheffield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Lancaster to Sheffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Sheffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Lancaster to Sheffield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Lancaster and Sheffield is 114.7 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Sheffield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 1m.