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Marple Lock Flight
Sixteen restored canal locks rising through Marple. This impressive flight is central to the town’s industrial story and a rewarding walk.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Marple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Marple will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 17 trains from Sheffield to Marple, including 16 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 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.

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Take a train from Sheffield to Marple and enjoy the approximately 40 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:45.
Distance 40 km |
First train 3:20 |
Last train 22:45 |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Sheffield to Marple.
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Marple trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:11 Sheffield | 0h56 | 8:07 Marple | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:15 Sheffield | 0h52 | 9:07 Marple | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:15 Sheffield | 0h51 | 10:06 Marple | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:14 Sheffield | 0h53 | 11:07 Marple | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:14 Sheffield | 0h53 | 12:07 Marple | 0 changesdirect |
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A rich meat and potato stew from Greater Manchester, long linked with local mills and workers’ lunches. Best with pickled red cabbage or crusty bread.
A hearty local breakfast of black pudding, bacon, sausage, eggs and toast. Black pudding is a long-standing North West staple.
A baked savoury pie filled with meat and gravy, central to pub and chippy culture across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
Smart local Indian restaurant known for curries, grills and attentive service in a relaxed setting near the centre of Marple.
Established café and restaurant popular for breakfast, lunch, cakes and coffee in a friendly, casual setting.
Traditional pub on the canal serving British favourites, cask ales and Sunday roasts with a warm village atmosphere.
Moderate for Greater Manchester. Dining and local transport are reasonable, but accommodation nearby can cost more than in smaller UK towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Café tips are small change only.
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Rose Hill Marple -> Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Marple.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Marple 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 Marple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sheffield to Marple trains use the Sheffield to Marple station pair, with some services arriving at Rose Hill Marple. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Marple 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.
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: 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.
Marple has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Marple.
Ticket office support is available at Marple.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marple: Parking.
Available at Marple: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marple: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Lifts are now provided at this station, available from first to last train. Alternatively, level access from the car park into the ticket hall and onto Sheffield platform or, when the ticket hall is closed, through a 3ft wide gate to the left of the ticket hall onto the platform. For Manchester platform turn right from ticket hall entrance onto Sheffield platform and walk 33 paces to the footbridge, up 20 steps and across the footbridge (15 paces) and down 20 steps onto the platform, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Rose Hill Marple has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Rose Hill Marple.
Ticket office support is available at Rose Hill Marple.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rose Hill Marple: Parking.
Available at Rose Hill Marple: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rose Hill Marple: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Services Towards Manchester : Level access from the car park onto the platform, or along a ramp (50 paces, 1:10 slope) from Stockport Road onto the platform. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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