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National Science and Media Museum
Science and media museum with film, photography, and digital culture exhibitions, popular for hands-on and screen-based experiences.
Take a train from Sheffield to Apperley Bridge and enjoy the approximately 53 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 22:21.
Distance 53 km |
First train 6:10 |
Last train 22:21 |
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Science and media museum with film, photography, and digital culture exhibitions, popular for hands-on and screen-based experiences.
Museum in the abbey gatehouse with displays on monastic life and local history, ideal when visiting Kirkstall Abbey.
Bradford’s major art gallery and museum, known for varied collections, temporary exhibitions, and a central civic setting.
Historic planned village with stone streets, canal scenery, shops, and mill architecture. Good for a half-day stroll nearby.
Canal-side path with locks, bridges, and wildlife. A relaxing route for walking and cycling through the village and beyond.
Large urban park with gardens, broad paths, and events space, offering one of the area’s best open green settings.
A hearty Yorkshire stew of lamb or mutton with root vegetables. Long linked to West Yorkshire home cooking and pub menus.
Thin slices of roast beef served cold with salad or chips. A classic Yorkshire staple, especially in traditional pubs and tea rooms.
A baked batter pudding made with eggs, flour and milk, often served with roast beef and gravy. One of Yorkshire’s most famous traditional foods.
Neighbourhood Italian restaurant known for pizzas, pasta and friendly service. A reliable casual option for families and groups.
Canal-side pub and restaurant serving British classics, Sunday roasts and drinks in a relaxed historic setting by Apperley Bridge Marina.
Popular local gastropub offering hearty British dishes, grills and ales in a smart but informal atmosphere near the canal.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and local transport are fairly typical, while accommodation nearby Leeds can raise overall trip costs versus smaller towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Café tipping is not expected, but small change is appreciated.
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Apperley Bridge station -> Leeds station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Apperley Bridge 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 Apperley Bridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sheffield to Apperley Bridge trains use the Sheffield to Apperley Bridge station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Apperley Bridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Apperley Bridge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Apperley Bridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Apperley Bridge: Parking.
Available at Apperley Bridge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Apperley Bridge: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station To Manchester : Step free access from the car park up slight incline through a 3ft wide gate onto the platform. To Southport : Down a path (150 paces) from Appley Lane North to the right of the bridge and onto the platform. The path is level for the most part but slopes at 1:10 towards the platform. To change platforms requires 300 metre walk over footbridge.Scooter Friendly Station - ramped access To Manchester : Step free access from the car park up slight incline through a 3ft wide gate onto the platform. To Southport : Down a path (150 paces) from Appley Lane North to the right of the bridge and onto the platform. The path is level for the most part but slopes at 1:10 towards the platform. To change platforms requires 300 metre walk over footbridge, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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