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Sheffield to Leigh Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Sheffield to Leigh? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as US$47.63, with average prices for this route around US$97.29. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
04:58 4h 9m, Changes required Sheffield	09:07 Leigh (Kent)	Find Tickets
05:30 3h 58m, Changes required Sheffield	09:28 Leigh (Kent)	Find Tickets
05:42 4h 23m, Changes required Sheffield	10:05 Leigh (Kent)	Find Tickets
05:54 4h 32m, Changes required Sheffield	10:26 Leigh (Kent)	Find Tickets
05:56 3h 55m, Changes required Sheffield	09:51 Leigh (Kent)	Find Tickets
06:30 3h 56m, Changes required Sheffield	10:26 Paris	Find Tickets

Sheffield to Leigh Train Route Details

First train

04:58

Last train

23:30

Departure station

Sheffield

Arrival station

Leigh

Journey time

3h 28m

Distance

250 km

Price

US$47.63*

Train operators

Southeastern, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Sheffield to Leigh

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Sheffield to Leigh can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Sheffield to Leigh for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Sheffield to Leigh, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Sheffield to Leigh ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Sheffield to Leigh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Sheffield to Leigh train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Sheffield to Leigh Train prices and times

Sheffield to Leigh Train Route Details