Lancaster to Sheffield by train
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Overview: trains from Lancaster to Sheffield
Find the key information for travelling by train from Lancaster to Sheffield, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Explore Lancaster to Sheffield by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Lancaster to Sheffield aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost between Lancaster and Sheffield
Average fares along this route:
The cheapest ticket price: US$42.50
Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:
Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:
Finding cheap train tickets
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Lancaster to Sheffield daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to Sheffield on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 54 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
06:16: departure of first train Monday-Friday
23:24: departure of last train Monday-Friday
05:38: departure of first train on weekends
22:39: departure of last train on weekends
Every 7 minutes: frequency of train departures
Train duration for trips from Lancaster to Sheffield
The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 3 minutes, crossing a total distance of 116 kilometres.
How early can you book train tickets from Lancaster to Sheffield?
Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.
Making the most of your trip to Sheffield
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Sheffield.
FAQs about the train journey from Lancaster to Sheffield
Want to know more about your journey from Lancaster to Sheffield? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Lancaster and Sheffield is 116 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route is US$42.50. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .
Tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance of the departure date.
The fastest journey is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
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