The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Ilford
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Ilford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Ilford will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 5 trains that leave Sheffield for Ilford every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 228 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 20 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 train, coach and flight for Sheffield to Ilford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Ilford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £165.
Distance: 228 km
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£56 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £240 Average Price |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to Ilford train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Ilford trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:37 Sheffield | 2h56 | 16:33 Ilford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
![]() | 03:35 Sheffield | 3h23 | 06:58 Ilford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:38 Sheffield | 3h20 | 06:58 Ilford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:39 Sheffield | 3h19 | 06:58 Ilford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:40 Sheffield | 3h18 | 06:58 Ilford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:58 Sheffield | 3h00 | 06:58 Ilford | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Ilford
Trains from Sheffield to Ilford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:06, the last at 22:43. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 04:06 |
Last train 22:43 |
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FAQs: Sheffield to Ilford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Ilford 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 Ilford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Ilford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
- 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 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
- Type of shops available: Coffee & snacks
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category C. This station does not have step-free access. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located At the York Mews station entrance At the Ilford Hill temporary station entrance At the Ilford south station entrance
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are two step free, heated waiting rooms located on Platform 3. The waiting room located next to the ladies toilets has an automatic door function. Both waiting rooms are open from first to last train.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop L, for Westbound services Ilford Hill, Bus Stop F, for Eastbound services Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop T, for Westbound services High Road, Bus Stop M, for Eastbound services Click here for map
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