The cheapest and fastest trains from Ashton-under-Lyne to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashton-under-Lyne to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashton-under-Lyne to Sheffield will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ashton-under-Lyne for Sheffield every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ashton-under-Lyne to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ashton-under-Lyne to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 44 km
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£28 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 22m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ashton-under-Lyne to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Ashton-under-Lyne to Sheffield trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:33 Ashton-under-Lyne | 1h56 | 07:29 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:02 Ashton-under-Lyne | 2h02 | 08:04 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:04 Ashton-under-Lyne | 2h01 | 08:05 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:55 Ashton-under-Lyne | 1h41 | 13:36 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Sheffield
Trains from Ashton-under-Lyne to Sheffield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:10, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 03:10 |
Last train 22:11 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Ashton-under-Lyne to Sheffield trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Ashton-under-Lyne and Sheffield from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ashton-under-Lyne to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ashton-under-Lyne to Sheffield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ashton-under-Lyne and Sheffield
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:55 - 20:05 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Kerb at station front, through the underpass (20 paces), turn right and up a ramp (42 paces, 1:8 slope) to the ticket office. Lift also available from the first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available from the Booking Office upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Station Car Park
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:10 - 19:25 Saturday 07:20 - 13:50 Sunday Closed
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Platform 1 level access vrom the car park, platform 2 level accewss, transfer between platforms using Guide Lane
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Guide Lane for buses to Houghton Green, Bolton or Manchester. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is in the layby outside the old station building on Guide Lane.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
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