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Best price £ 28.54
Journey duration 5 h 58 min
Connections per day 40
First departure 04:28
Last departure 23:15
Distance 204.4 mi

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How much will I pay for train tickets from Glasgow to Sheffield?

The prices for train tickets from Glasgow to Sheffield vary depending on a range of factors including how far in advance you're booking, your travel dates, and the type of transport you want to use. On certain routes, there may be different classes available, which will also affect the price. Booked in advance, the cheapest train tickets from Glasgow to Sheffield will cost £ 28.54. The average train ticket price is approximately £ 103.08. For the lowest prices, it is usually best to book as far in advance as possible and look out for low-cost options, such as non-refundable tickets or traveling outside of peak hours. Be aware that some providers do not offer refunds or changes on their lower priced tickets, so it is advised to check before completing your transaction.

Trains from Glasgow to Sheffield

Nationalrail Nationalrail 16:00 – 20:37 Glasgow Central [ GLC ] – Sheffield [ SHF ] £ 35 4 h 37 min 3 changes
Nationalrail Nationalrail 08:00 – 12:35 Glasgow Central [ GLC ] – Sheffield [ SHF ] £ 39.50 4 h 35 min 3 changes
Nationalrail Nationalrail 18:40 – 23:36 Glasgow Central [ GLC ] – Sheffield [ SHF ] £ 39.50 4 h 56 min 3 changes
Nationalrail Nationalrail 16:30 – 21:09 Glasgow Queen Street [ GLQ ] – Sheffield [ SHF ] £ 43 4 h 39 min 3 changes
Nationalrail Nationalrail 10:00 – 14:35 Glasgow Central [ GLC ] – Sheffield [ SHF ] £ 55.50 4 h 35 min 3 changes
Nationalrail Nationalrail 12:00 – 16:34 Glasgow Central [ GLC ] – Sheffield [ SHF ] £ 55.50 4 h 34 min 3 changes
Nationalrail Nationalrail 14:00 – 18:47 Glasgow Central [ GLC ] – Sheffield [ SHF ] £ 63.50 4 h 47 min 3 changes

How long will it take me to travel from Glasgow to Sheffield by train?

In order to get from Glasgow to Sheffield faster, consider looking for an express service that makes fewer stops along the way. Conversely, a connecting route may, in some circumstances, be faster than a direct journey. The fastest routes between Glasgow and Sheffield will complete the journey in 4 h 21 min. On average, it will take you about 5 h 58 min to travel the 205 mi between Glasgow and Sheffield.

When do departures from Glasgow to Sheffield leave?

If you prefer to travel at night, you will usually find the first departure from Glasgow to Sheffield leaving at 04:28. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last departure of the night leaves at 23:15.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays.

Which stations can I use on the Glasgow to Sheffield route?

You will be able to leave Glasgow by using stations such as Glasgow Central [ GLC ] and Glasgow Queen Street [ GLQ ]. These connect you to stations including Sheffield [ SHF ] in Sheffield. Check carefully before making a booking. Some or all of these stations will appear on the route, depending on the transport provider you use for your trip. Check carefully to see which route your chosen transport provider follows, to see if it passes through a station that is convenient for your needs. It may be necessary to make a short journey between stations either in Glasgow or in Sheffield, for your convenience while traveling.

How many daily journeys are there from Glasgow to Sheffield?

The exact number of journeys from Glasgow to Sheffield can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 40 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including Nationalrail. On particularly busy days, there can be up to 56 departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from Glasgow to Sheffield. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from Glasgow to Sheffield varies, but in general, you can expect to find 6 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 34 journeys with one change or more.