The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Handforth
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Handforth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Handforth will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sheffield for Handforth 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 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.
18:111h17Sheffield19:28Handforth£201One-way0 changes
18:111h17Sheffield19:28Handforth£201One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield to Handforth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Handforth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 50 km
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£20 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Sheffield to Handforth trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Sheffield to Handforth.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Sheffield to Handforth.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Handforth
Trains from Sheffield to Handforth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 6:09 |
Last train 22:16 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express from Sheffield to Handforth trainsTranspennine Express, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Sheffield and Handforth from £14. 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 Handforth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Handforth 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 Handforth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Handforth
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:30 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Access to both platforms via separate flight of stairs from forecourt on road overbridge
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement tranport towards Alderley Edge/Crewe will call at the stop on Wilslow Road outside the Health Centre. Replacement transport for Stockport will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside the library.
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