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Leicester to Sheffield by train
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First train07:12
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Last train23:53
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey54m
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Distance86 kilometres
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Trains per day58
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Avg. journey time1hr 7m
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Train operators
Travelling from Leicester to Sheffield by train
Fast trains from Leicester to Sheffield take around 54 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 86 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Leicester and Sheffield.
1. Are there direct trains from Leicester to Sheffield?
Direct trains from Leicester to Sheffield have been found.
We usually find around 55 direct trains on the route from Leicester to Sheffield every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 65 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Leicester to Sheffield?
The Leicester to Sheffield train travel time is normally about 54 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Leicester to Sheffield train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Sheffield is usually scheduled to depart Leicester around 07:12 and the last train is around 23:59. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Leicester around 07:12, and the last at 22:54.

What's the Leicester to Sheffield train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Leicester to Sheffield are $12.73.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $16 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $19. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Leicester to Sheffield train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Leicester to Sheffield by train.
Which train companies operate between Leicester and Sheffield?
More than one train company operates on the route from Leicester to Sheffield, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- East Midlands Railway
- East Midlands Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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