Train travel to Sheffield guide

Sheffield Station is a combined railway station and tram stop in Sheffield that opened in 1870. Despite numerous significant renovations, the original station buildings have been preserved. The main entrance of Sheffield Station faces Sheaf Square, which was rebuilt as part of the station's regeneration. Sheffield Station and Sheaf Square form a key route that guides passengers through the square, past the Cutting Edge water feature (which stands at 80 metres tall), up Howard Street, and into the heart of Sheffield.

As the main railway station in Sheffield, it is the busiest station in South Yorkshire and the third busiest in Yorkshire & the Humber. Adjacent to the Sheffield Supertram stop, passengers can easily travel from Sheffield Station to the city centre and the University of Sheffield by tram. Sheffield railway station is served by several train operators, including East Midlands railway, TransPennine and CrossCountry, with direct connections to popular locations like London St Pancras, Manchester Piccadilly, Leeds and Birmingham New Street.

Which train companies run trains to Sheffield?

Depending on when you travel, you should find services run to and from Sheffield provided by the following: London Overground, CrossCountry, Great Northern, Northern, Thameslink, Grand Central and East Midlands Railwa. Journey duration and price can vary depending on who you travel with so it's always worth checking when booking.

What are Sheffield's opening hours?

Sheffield is typically open from 0:01 to 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, though this is subject to change for reasons such as technical issues. We recommend verifying these hours before your journey to ensure a smooth experience.

Pick up & drop off at Sheffield

You can enjoy a hassle-free journey with Sheffield's designated parking and pick-up/drop-off areas.

Connectivity of the Sheffield?

With frequent trains to Sheffield from hubs like London, Manchester, Manchester Piccadilly, Leeds and Birmingham, travel to and from the station is convenient. Complementary options like buses and taxis are also available for further transit, but checking availability in advance is recommended.

Sheffield live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Sheffield, check now to plan your next journey.

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TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly03:391h 11mTransPennine ExpressOn time
Sheffield to London St Pancras International04:392h 28mEast Midlands RailwayOn time
Sheffield to Liverpool Lime Street05:081h 53mTransPennine ExpressOn time
Sheffield to Nottingham05:1551mNorthernOn time
Sheffield to Leeds05:151h 16mNorthernOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Fitzwilliam to Sheffield03:091h 30mNorthernOn time
Barnsley to Sheffield05:5331mNorthernOn time
Doncaster to Sheffield06:0832mTransPennine ExpressOn time
Nottingham to Sheffield06:1655mEast Midlands RailwayOn time
Barnsley to Sheffield06:2231mNorthernOn time

Station Details

Address

Sheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 05:00:00 until 22:50:00

Saturday open from 05:00:00 until 22:50:00

Sunday open from 07:45:00 until 23:00:00

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Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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