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The average train between Sheffield and Edinburgh takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 47m
Duration
265 mi
Distance
£140
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sheffield to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:06 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 51m • Direct
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    train train 3h 44m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    train train 3h 49m • Direct
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    train train 3h 45m • Direct
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    train train 3h 49m • Direct
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    train train 3h 52m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 3h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 50m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 3h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 50m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 3h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 50m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 50m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 50m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheffield to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Sheffield to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–180 and the journey takes 3h 48m.

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