The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Alnwick
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Alnwick is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Alnwick will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sheffield for Alnwick every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 226 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 56 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Sheffield to Alnwick
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Alnwick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 226 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£26 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to Alnwick train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Alnwick trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:11 Sheffield | 2h56 | 10:07 Alnwick | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Alnwick
Trains from Sheffield to Alnwick run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:10, the last at 19:34. The fastest train covers the 226 km distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 226 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 08:10 |
Last train 19:34 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Sheffield to Alnwick trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Sheffield and Alnwick from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to Alnwick train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Alnwick 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 Alnwick, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Alnwick
- 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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