Preston to Sheffield Trains

Preston to Sheffield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Sheffield takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.

2h 5m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £31
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...

2h 5m

£21–46

Preston to Sheffield train times

Trains run every 30 minutes 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 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:11 PM → 10:08 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:28 PM → 11:06 PM
1h 38m • 1 change
10:15 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
1h 50m • 1 change
10:51 PM → 1:12 AM
Arrives next day
2h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:10 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:36 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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