The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochford to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
4 h 32 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochford to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochford to Sheffield will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rochford 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 248 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 41 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.




Live departures
Rochford to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Rochford to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:07 Rochford | 4h41 | 07:48 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:37 Rochford | 4h32 | 08:09 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochford to Sheffield
Trains from Rochford to Sheffield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 248 km distance in 4h 32m.
Distance 248 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 21:01 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Rochford to Sheffield trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Rochford and Sheffield from £49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rochford to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochford 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 Rochford and Sheffield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 17:00 Saturday 07:30 - 14:20 Sunday 09:00 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Antica Roma Ltd
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on platform 1. Toilets are available when the station is staffed
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Local Buses from bus stops, 5 minutes walk
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stopoutside station entrance
- 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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