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The average train between Sheffield and Leicester takes 1h and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h
Duration
65 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sheffield to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 3m • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 1h 3m • Direct
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    train train 1h 3m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheffield to Leicester? 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 Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Leicester, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £29–45 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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