The average train between Nelson Station and Sheffield takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson Station 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 Nelson Station and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson Station is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Burnley Central and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nelson Station to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Nelson Station station and arriving at Sheffield station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Nelson Station to Sheffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Nelson Station to Sheffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Nelson Station to Sheffield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Nelson Station and Sheffield is 70.4 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Nelson to Sheffield via Burnley Central, Burnley Manchester Road, and Leeds in around 2h 58m.