Liverpool to Sheffield by train
Sheffield lies 100 km (62 mi) east of Liverpool, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 58 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 122 km (76 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Liverpool | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 496,770 | 556,500 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Liverpool Central railway station, Liverpool South Parkway railway station, Wavertree Technology Park railway station | none listed |
| Postal codes | L1–L8 | S1–S99 |
Where to book trains from Liverpool to Sheffield
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Staying in Sheffield
Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield. Of the 363 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (164), and 3 are five-star. Across 122 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 128,843 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sheffield from Liverpool?
100 km (62 mi) in a straight line, east of Liverpool; by road roughly 122 km (76 mi).
How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Sheffield by train?
About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Liverpool and Sheffield?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Sheffield?
Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.