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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Sheffield will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 6 trains that leave Milton Keynes for Sheffield every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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.
7:192h23Milton Keynes9:42Sheffield£561One-way0 changes- 15:192h32Milton Keynes17:51Sheffield£641One-way0 changes
9:522h26Milton Keynes12:18Sheffield£841One-way0 changes- 8:522h26Milton Keynes11:18Sheffield£841One-way0 changes
- 16:192h32Milton Keynes18:51Sheffield£851One-way0 changes
- 9:191h59Milton Keynes11:18Sheffield£1171One-way0 changes
- 7:192h23Milton Keynes9:42Sheffield£561One-way0 changes
- 9:522h26Milton Keynes12:18Sheffield£841One-way0 changes
- 8:522h26Milton Keynes11:18Sheffield£841One-way0 changes
- 16:192h32Milton Keynes18:51Sheffield£851One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 157 km
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£75 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Sheffield trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 9:19 Milton Keynes | 2h46 | 12:05 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:52 Milton Keynes | 2h26 | 12:18 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:19 Milton Keynes | 2h32 | 17:51 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 21:41 Milton Keynes | 1h57 | 23:38 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
| 7:19 Milton Keynes | 2h23 | 9:42 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:52 Milton Keynes | 2h26 | 11:18 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Sheffield
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Trains from Milton Keynes to Sheffield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 1:55 |
Last train 22:41 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Milton Keynes to Sheffield trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Milton Keynes and Sheffield from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes and Sheffield
Most Milton Keynes to Sheffield trains use the Milton Keynes Central to Sheffield station pair, with some services arriving at Meadowhall. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Sheffield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Milton Keynes station do trains to Sheffield leave from?
Getting to Milton Keynes Central from Milton Keynes city centre
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes Central train station facilities and services
Milton Keynes Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milton Keynes Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milton Keynes Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, 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.
Which Sheffield station do trains from Milton Keynes 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.
Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall train station facilities and services
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: 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.
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