The average train between Leicester and Sheffield takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is an hourly train service from Leicester 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 Leicester and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 12:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leicester station and arriving at Sheffield station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Leicester to Sheffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Sheffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.
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The distance between Leicester and Sheffield is 85.7 km. The road distance is 105 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 6m.