How to travel from Sheffield to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Liverpool is around 119km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Sheffield to Liverpool by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

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Drive

Drive to Liverpool.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance119km (74 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Liverpool by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £14 ($16).

The distance between Sheffield and Liverpool is around 119km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Sheffield and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Liverpool is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £14 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Liverpool. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Sheffield and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sheffield and Liverpool. We recommend that you drive to Liverpool. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Sheffield and Liverpool. The distance is around 119km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Liverpool

Transport options from Sheffield to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£30($35)
hourly125km (77 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£14($16)
on demand119km (74 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool