The cheapest and fastest trains from Margate to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£123
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Margate to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Margate to Sheffield will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £123.
To travel from Margate to Sheffield you need to make at least one change.
5:404h02Margate9:42Sheffield£1231One-way1 change
6:153h49Margate10:04Sheffield£1231One-way1 change
6:453h57Margate10:42Sheffield£1231One-way1 change
7:153h49Margate11:04Sheffield£1231One-way1 change
7:463h55Margate11:41Sheffield£1231One-way1 change
6:153h49Margate10:04Sheffield£1231One-way1 change
7:153h49Margate11:04Sheffield£1231One-way1 change
10:493h52Margate14:41Sheffield£1231One-way1 change
12:493h52Margate16:41Sheffield£1231One-way1 change
9:473h54Margate13:41Sheffield£1231One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Margate to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 295 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£52 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Margate to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Margate to Sheffield trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:49 Margate | 4h02 | 18:51 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:44 Margate | 4h03 | 19:47 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:49 Margate | 3h58 | 20:47 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:49 Margate | 3h55 | 21:44 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:47 Margate | 3h54 | 22:41 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:49 Margate | 3h52 | 23:41 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:49 Margate | 3h50 | 0:39 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:49 Margate | 9h53 | 7:42 Sheffield | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 15 July | |||||
![]() | 5:40 Margate | 4h02 | 9:42 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:15 Margate | 3h49 | 10:04 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:45 Margate | 3h57 | 10:42 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:15 Margate | 3h49 | 11:04 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:46 Margate | 3h55 | 11:41 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:47 Margate | 3h57 | 12:44 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:47 Margate | 3h54 | 13:41 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:49 Margate | 3h52 | 14:41 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:49 Margate | 3h55 | 15:44 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:49 Margate | 3h52 | 16:41 Sheffield | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:49 Margate | 3h54 | 17:43 Sheffield | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Margate to Sheffield by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Margate to Sheffield
Trains from Margate to Sheffield run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 295 km distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 295 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 4:35 |
Last train 21:01 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern from Margate to Sheffield trainsEast Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern trains will get you between Margate and Sheffield from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Margate to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Margate 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 Margate and Sheffield
Most Margate to Sheffield trains use the Margate to Sheffield station pair. Use this guide to compare Margate and Sheffield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Margate station do trains to Sheffield leave from?
Getting to Margate from Margate city centre
Margate is 1 km from Margate city centre. Public transport options include:
Margate train station facilities and services
Margate has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Margate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Margate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Margate. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Margate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Margate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Margate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access from booking hall to platform 1 for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to all other platforms and interchange via lifts. Stepped access to platforms 2,3 and 4 via subway, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Sheffield station do trains from Margate arrive at?
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: 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.
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