The average train between Sheffield and Airdrie takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield to Airdrie. 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 Sheffield and Airdrie. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Airdrie at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sheffield to Airdrie? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Airdrie. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Airdrie station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Sheffield to Airdrie train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Sheffield to Airdrie train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Airdrie station.
Book your Sheffield to Airdrie train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Airdrie is 320 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Airdrie via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 55m.