The average train between Penrith and Sheffield takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Sheffield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Penrith to Sheffield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Sheffield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Penrith to Sheffield train tickets online with TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Penrith and Sheffield is 165.7 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Sheffield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 40m.