Trains from Sheffield to Leeds

Sheffield to Leeds train information

• All trains connecting Sheffield (Yorkshire and the Humber England) to Leeds (Yorkshire and the Humber England) are run by Cross Country, Cross Country. The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.
• On average, it takes normally 0h58m by train to cover the 29 miles to go to Leeds from Sheffield. The train duration can change depending if the train is direct or with changes.
• We found trains from £4.80 to travel in the next 180 days. Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Sheffield to Leeds train tickets

Sheffield - Leeds prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Sheffield to Leeds by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Sheffield to Leeds tend to increase if you don't book early. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 15 days in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £5 whereas when booking 7 days in advance, you will need to spend at least £8 for your trip. Thus, you will save 37% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 15 days in advance as opposed to 7 days in advance.

The data are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Sheffield to Leeds trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Sheffield and Leeds by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Leeds to Sheffield and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Sheffield - Leeds train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your Sheffield Leeds train ticket.

How much can I save with a railcard?

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several trips. But is it really profitable when taking the train from Sheffield to Leeds? Use your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a Sheffield Leeds ticket (i.e.: £6.45)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of trips needed across the year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£6.45 = 13.64. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 14 trips from Sheffield to Leeds (one way journey).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

Railcards enable you to get a third off most train fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey