How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Sheffield?

The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Sheffield start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leeds to Sheffield?

The average train journey time from Leeds to Sheffield is 58m, covering a distance of 29 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 40m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Leeds to Sheffield route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day, including services from Northern , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Sheffield?

The earliest train from Leeds to Sheffield departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 23:11.

Which is the best train operator from Leeds to Sheffield?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Sheffield?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leeds to Sheffield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to Sheffield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Leeds to Sheffield from £4

Next train departures

Next departures from Leeds to Sheffield on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:48	Leeds	1h 13m	17:01	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	07:11	Leeds	40m	07:51	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	1h 2m	08:10	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:11	Leeds	40m	07:51	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:32	Leeds	1h 20m	08:52	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Sheffield on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:09	Leeds	1h 1m	08:10	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	15:09	Leeds	55m	16:04	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:11	Leeds	1h 5m	08:16	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:32	Leeds	1h 19m	08:51	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:38	Leeds	57m	08:35	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Sheffield on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:33	Leeds	1h 19m	09:52	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	08:15	Leeds	40m	08:55	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	08:15	Leeds	40m	08:55	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:48	Leeds	1h 13m	10:01	Sheffield	No tags
Train	09:00	Leeds	55m	09:55	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Sheffield on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:07	Leeds	1h 3m	08:10	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	15:15	Leeds	40m	15:55	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:10	Leeds	41m	07:51	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:32	Leeds	1h 19m	08:51	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	41m	07:51	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Sheffield on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:32	Leeds	1h 19m	08:51	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	15:15	Leeds	40m	15:55	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:07	Leeds	1h 3m	08:10	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	41m	07:51	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	41m	07:51	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Sheffield on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:48	Leeds	1h 13m	17:01	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	15:15	Leeds	40m	15:55	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:07	Leeds	1h 3m	08:10	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	41m	07:51	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	41m	07:51	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Sheffield on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:48	Leeds	1h 13m	17:01	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	15:15	Leeds	40m	15:55	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:07	Leeds	1h 3m	08:10	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	41m	07:51	Sheffield	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	41m	07:51	Sheffield	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to Sheffield

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sheffield. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage duration

30 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £24	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £45	Average duration58m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds to Sheffield by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Sheffield?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Sheffield start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leeds to Sheffield?
The average train journey time from Leeds to Sheffield is 58m, covering a distance of 29 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 40m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Leeds to Sheffield route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day, including services from Northern, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Sheffield?
The earliest train from Leeds to Sheffield departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 23:11.
Which is the best train operator from Leeds to Sheffield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Sheffield?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leeds to Sheffield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to Sheffield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£7

10/12

£10

Today

£8

12/12

£9

13/12

£9

14/12

£6

15/12

£9

16/12

£8

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Sheffield was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Sheffield as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £25 for a train ticket from Leeds to Sheffield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-14.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.