- Must visit
Weston Park Museum
A major city museum with archaeology, metalwork, art and natural history collections, set beside the Winter Garden and Millennium Gallery.
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£28
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£88
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
2 h 10 m
Trains on 29 Aug
53
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Sheffield will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 53 trains from Newcastle to Sheffield, including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 177 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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.
K65878
G00913
G00846
C01904+
G89273
C01948 · L01625+
G89279
C02061+
W84633
C02003+
W84674
C02030+
W84698
C02009+
W84704
C02013+
W84709Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a flight costs an average of £215.
Distance: 177 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £215 Average Price |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C01955+ W84650 | 4:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h30 | 7:05 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
C01904+ G89273 | 5:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h21 | 7:48 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
C01961 · L01625+ G89279 | 5:56 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h54 | 9:50 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
C24943+ G89451 | 6:01 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h32 | 8:33 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G01146 | 6:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h15 | 8:55 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16014+ G89455 | 6:50 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h41 | 9:31 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G08169+ G16014+ G89455 | 7:01 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h30 | 9:31 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
C01948 · L01625+ G89279 | On time 7:04 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h46 | 9:50 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
G16011+ G89460 | 8:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h29 | 10:31 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
W29872 | 8:41 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h14 | 10:55 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02003+ W84674 | 8:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h11 | 11:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G15906+ G89466 | 9:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h30 | 11:32 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G08179 · L01627+ G89286 | 9:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h24 | 11:48 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
W29878 | 9:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h15 | 11:55 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02016+ W84679 | 9:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h11 | 12:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G15916+ G89472 | 10:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h29 | 12:31 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
W29885 | 10:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h15 | 12:55 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02005+ W84685 | 10:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h11 | 13:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G15911+ G89478 | 11:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h31 | 13:33 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G80050 · C01917+ G89294 | 11:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h24 | 13:48 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
G01151 | 11:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h15 | 13:55 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01941+ W84691 | 11:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h11 | 14:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G15910+ G89484 | 12:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h29 | 14:31 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G01156 | 12:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h15 | 14:55 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02030+ W84698 | 12:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h11 | 15:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G15918+ G89490 | 13:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h29 | 15:31 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
C01979 · L01634+ G89300 | 13:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h23 | 15:47 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
G01162 | 13:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h15 | 15:55 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02009+ W84704 | 13:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h11 | 16:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G15827+ G89496 | 14:01 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h30 | 16:31 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G01164 | 14:41 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h14 | 16:55 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02013+ W84709 | 14:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h11 | 17:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G15804+ G89503 | 15:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h29 | 17:31 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G80074 · C01914+ G89304 | 15:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h24 | 17:48 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
G01167 | 15:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h15 | 17:55 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02044+ W84715 | 15:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h11 | 18:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G15830+ G89510 | 16:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h29 | 18:31 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G01168 | 16:37 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h18 | 18:55 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01987+ W84721 | 16:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h11 | 19:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G15806+ G89520 | 17:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h29 | 19:31 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
C02069 · L01639+ P24546 | 17:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h22 | 19:46 Sheffield station (SHF) | 2 changes | |
K65878 | 17:39 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h16 | 19:55 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02067+ W84726 | 17:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h11 | 20:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G15810+ G89526 | 18:01 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h30 | 20:31 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G00913 | 18:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h15 | 20:55 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01990+ W84733 | 18:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h11 | 21:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
C24982+ G89532 | 19:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h30 | 21:32 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
C01920+ G89183 | 19:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h22 | 21:49 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G00846 | 19:38 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h16 | 21:54 Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02061+ W84633 | 20:04 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h05 | 22:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
C02031+ G89322 | 20:30 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h21 | 22:51 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
C24987+ P24025 | 21:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h52 | 23:54 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
C01916+ G89394 | 21:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h42 | 0:06 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Newcastle to Sheffield run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 177 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 4:21 |
Last train 23:25 |
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Discover the best of Sheffield — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sheffield trip today.
A major city museum with archaeology, metalwork, art and natural history collections, set beside the Winter Garden and Millennium Gallery.
City-centre gallery with changing art, design and metalwork displays, plus the Ruskin Collection and exhibitions linked to Sheffield craft.
Industrial museum on the River Don where historic working machinery demonstrates Sheffield's steel and engineering heritage.
Large glasshouse filled with plants from around the world, linking the city centre to cultural venues and offering a bright all-weather stop.
Regenerated inner-city district known for independent shops, street art, music venues and a lively mix of old industrial buildings.
Formal city-centre square with fountains, seasonal events and major civic buildings, ideal for a short stroll and people-watching.
A hearty suet pudding from the Sheffield area, traditionally filled with lamb and onions. It is a classic South Yorkshire comfort dish with strong local roots.
A soft, thick griddle bread long associated with South Yorkshire. Locals eat it toasted with butter or fillings, and it is a familiar regional tea-time staple.
A rich fruit loaf from nearby South Yorkshire and the Peak fringe, packed with currants and peel. It is traditionally served sliced with butter.
A relaxed city-centre restaurant known for British cooking with seasonal ingredients, plus a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
A long-established Sheffield favourite for rustic Italian dishes, handmade pasta and a lively, friendly dining room.
A popular Kelham Island pub and dining venue serving local beer and hearty British food in a historic industrial setting.
Moderate by UK standards. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than London, while public transport and everyday costs are manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service unless a service charge is added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Sheffield Station -> Sheaf Square, Sheffield
CrossCountry provides direct trains from Newcastle to Sheffield. The weekday timetable begins with an early morning departure and continues with 2 trains an hour until the final service from Newcastle in mid evening. Journey times range from an hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours and 15 minutes. Indirect trains offer additional options, including earlier morning departures and later evening services. These journeys involve taking a Virgin Trains East Coast service to Doncaster and changing to a Northern Rail train to Sheffield. The Sunday schedule features a reduced frequency, with a later first train in the morning.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle 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.

Most Newcastle to Sheffield trains use the Newcastle to Sheffield station pair, with some services arriving at Meadowhall. Use this guide to compare Newcastle and Sheffield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newcastle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Pumpkin Cafe Shop, AMT Coffee, Burger King, The Centurion, Destination 1850, Pasta Station
Free Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are the ATM is located within the main station building.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20, Sun: 07:30 - 21:20. Information desks are information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newcastle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Newcastle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle: Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
Nearby hotels include The County Hotel, Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Royal Station Hotel.
Manors has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manors.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manors: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Manors: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manors: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as the only access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge, 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.
Newcastle Airport is 2 km from Newcastle city centre. Public transport options include:
Newcastle Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available at the airport.
Free WiFi available throughout the airport. ATMs are aTMs are available throughout the airport.
Ticket office support is available at Newcastle Airport.
Available at Newcastle Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle Airport: The airport is fully accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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 options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
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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