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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Christchurch
Cheapest price
£153
Average price
£166
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Christchurch is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Christchurch will cost around £166 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £153.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sheffield for Christchurch 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 295 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 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.
Live departures
Sheffield to Christchurch train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Christchurch trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:55 Sheffield | 7h18 | 14:13 Christchurch | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:45 Sheffield | 7h28 | 15:13 Christchurch | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 08:58 Sheffield | 6h15 | 15:13 Christchurch | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Christchurch
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Trains from Sheffield to Christchurch run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:19, the last at 15:12. The fastest train covers the 295 km distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 295 km |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 55m |
First train 04:19 |
Last train 15:12 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Sheffield to Christchurch trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Christchurch 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: Sheffield to Christchurch train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Christchurch 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 Christchurch, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Christchurch
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Information Desk
- 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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LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 14:00 Sunday 08:45 - 12:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has level access from the main entrance and car park to Platform 1 (for trains towards Weymouth). There is level access from Clarendon Road to Platform 2 (for trains towards London Waterloo) via a separate entrance. The step-free route between platforms is approximately 475m via the street. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: On each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stour Road bus stop outside of station
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