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Outbound fromSheffield to Harold Wood by train
It takes an average of 4h 49m to travel from Sheffield to Harold Wood by train, over a distance of around 142 miles (229 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Sheffield to Harold Wood and tickets for this journey start from £66.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:42 | |
| Departure station | Sheffield | |
| Arrival station | Harold Wood | |
| Journey time | From 3h 14m | |
| Distance | 142 miles (229 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £66.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Sheffield to Harold Wood in 3 hours 14 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Sheffield to Harold Wood? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 49 minutes to travel the 142 miles (229 km) from Sheffield to Harold Wood by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 14 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to Harold Wood. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Sheffield to Harold Wood in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £66.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Harold Wood by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Sheffield to Harold Wood
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