Sheffield to York by train
York lies 69 km (43 mi) north of Sheffield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 40 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 84 km (52 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sheffield | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 556,500 | 156,135 |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Rowntree Halt railway station |
| Postal codes | S1–S99 | YO1–YO90 |
Where to book trains from Sheffield to York
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Staying in York
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Common questions
How far is York from Sheffield?
69 km (43 mi) in a straight line, north of Sheffield; by road roughly 84 km (52 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sheffield to York by train?
About 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sheffield and York?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
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.