Sheffield to Widnes by train

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Overview: trains from Sheffield to Widnes

Find the key information for travelling by train from Sheffield to Widnes, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:20 View journey
Last train 19:43 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 22m View journey
Distance (km) 84
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey £24.60 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 27m
Train operators 2

Sheffield to Widnes by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Sheffield to Widnes? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 84 kilometres.

Cost of train travel from Sheffield to Widnes

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Sheffield to Widnes:

  • Cheapest ticket: £24.60

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train schedule for travel between Sheffield and Widnes

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 25 trains make this journey of 84 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Sheffield is at 06:20 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 19:43.

During the weekend, 06:20 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 19:42 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 26 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Sheffield to Widnes

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 22 minutes, spanning 84 kilometres in total.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Sheffield and Widnes?

You can secure tickets for travel between Sheffield and Widnes up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to Widnes

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Widnes.

FAQs about the train journey from Sheffield to Widnes

Want to know more about your journey from Sheffield to Widnes? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Sheffield and Widnes is 84 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.