The cheapest and fastest trains from Poynton to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poynton to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poynton to Sheffield will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 trains that leave Poynton 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 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 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 5 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.
20:281h05Poynton21:33Sheffield£91One-way0 changes
19:281h05Poynton20:33Sheffield£141One-way0 changes
20:281h05Poynton21:33Sheffield£91One-way0 changes
19:281h05Poynton20:33Sheffield£141One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Poynton to Sheffield
Trains from Poynton to Sheffield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 6:17 |
Last train 21:12 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Poynton to Sheffield trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Poynton 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: Poynton to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poynton 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Poynton and Sheffield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:30 - 14:00 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 - Macclesfield Platform: Level access from station front through ticket office or side gate straight onto platform. Manchester Platform: Level access from car park through gate straight onto platform. Access between platforms via footbridge up 31 steps across bridge and down 30 steps with rest landings and handrails both sides, or via Chester Road overbridge . Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level
- 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
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Chester Rd adjacent to the Station Entrance. (Station side for Macclesfield, opposite side for Manchester)
- 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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