The average train between Sheffield and Leicester takes 59 min 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.
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 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Leicester station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
Sheffield to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
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The distance between Sheffield and Leicester is 85.7 km. The road distance is 105 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 2m.