The average train between Preston and Sheffield takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Preston 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 Preston and Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Sheffield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Preston to Sheffield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Sheffield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Preston to Sheffield train tickets online with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Preston and Sheffield is 92 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Sheffield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 59m.
