Sheffield to Nelson Trains

Sheffield to Nelson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sheffield and Nelson takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield to Nelson. 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 24m
Duration: 79 mi
Distance: £35
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 36m

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Sheffield to Nelson train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Nelson at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:28 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:28 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:28 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:28 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:28 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:44 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
11:51 AM → 3:04 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 5:04 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 7:08 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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