The cheapest and fastest trains from Cross Gates to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cross Gates to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cross Gates to Sheffield will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cross Gates for Sheffield every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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 Cross Gates to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cross Gates to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 47 km
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Live departures
Cross Gates to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Cross Gates to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:46 Cross Gates | 1h05 | 05:51 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:25 Cross Gates | 1h26 | 06:51 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:55 Cross Gates | 1h39 | 08:34 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cross Gates to Sheffield
Trains from Cross Gates to Sheffield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 23:15 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express from Cross Gates to Sheffield trainsNorthern Rail (3), CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Cross Gates and Sheffield from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cross Gates to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cross Gates 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 Cross Gates and Sheffield
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:02 - 14:15 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to platforms 1 and 2 is by ramps. Step free access from the car park to the station entrance
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus Line 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop on Station Rd adjacent to M & S (towards York) & pick up / drop off at the bus stop opposite the Arndale Centre (towards Leeds).
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.
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