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Corinium Museum
Local museum with major Roman collections, mosaics and objects from ancient Corinium, ideal for understanding Cirencester’s history.
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Cirencester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Cirencester will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sheffield for Cirencester 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 188 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Cirencester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 188 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£98 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Trains from Sheffield to Cirencester run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 188 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 188 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 5:28 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Local museum with major Roman collections, mosaics and objects from ancient Corinium, ideal for understanding Cirencester’s history.
Arts venue with changing exhibitions, community projects and performances in the town centre, useful for contemporary local culture.
Gallery and working studios presenting craft, design and visual art, with regular exhibitions by regional and national makers.
Historic landscaped park with long avenues and walking routes, popular for peaceful strolls close to the town centre.
Main square lined with historic buildings, shops and the parish church, forming the heart of everyday life in Cirencester.
Pleasant town park with formal planting, open lawns and family space beside the abbey grounds and museum quarter.
A traditional Cotswold cheese made from Double Gloucester, rolled in dried chives and matured. It is a classic local pub cheese from nearby Gloucestershire.
A rich county speciality from Gloucestershire made with breadcrumbs, suet, dried fruit, sugar and spices, often steamed or baked for festive meals.
A rustic loaf long linked with Gloucestershire baking, traditionally using local apples and cider for a gently sweet, farmhouse character.
Friendly bistro-style restaurant focused on seasonal British food and carefully cooked classics in an intimate town-centre space.
Popular bakery café and deli for artisan breads, pastries, brunch and coffee. Casual, busy and well suited to breakfast or lunch.
Stylish town-centre restaurant serving modern British dishes with a relaxed brasserie feel. Good for seasonal meals and a smart but informal evening out.
Moderate for a Cotswolds town. Hotels can be pricey in peak season, but pubs and cafes are reasonable. Local buses are limited, so transport costs can add up.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is standard if service is not included. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafes, tipping is optional, such as small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Cirencester 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 Cirencester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sheffield to Cirencester trains use the Sheffield to Stroud station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Cirencester 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.
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