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Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
Volunteer-run railway museum with heritage rolling stock and exhibits that explain the region’s railway engineering story.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Shirebrook is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Shirebrook will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
To travel from Sheffield to Shirebrook you need to make at least one change.

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Trains from Sheffield to Shirebrook run on average 6 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 40m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 5:45 |
Last train 22:13 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Sheffield to Shirebrook.
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Shirebrook 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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![]() | 5:15 Sheffield | 1h57 | 7:12 Shirebrook | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:45 Sheffield | 1h14 | 6:59 Shirebrook | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:03 Sheffield | 2h09 | 8:12 Shirebrook | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:35 Sheffield | 1h24 | 7:59 Shirebrook | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:03 Sheffield | 2h09 | 9:12 Shirebrook | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:37 Sheffield | 1h22 | 8:59 Shirebrook | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:11 Sheffield | 2h01 | 10:12 Shirebrook | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:38 Sheffield | 1h21 | 9:59 Shirebrook | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:06 Sheffield | 2h06 | 11:12 Shirebrook | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:54 Sheffield | 1h05 | 10:59 Shirebrook | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:06 Sheffield | 2h06 | 12:12 Shirebrook | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:39 Sheffield | 1h20 | 11:59 Shirebrook | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:06 Sheffield | 2h06 | 13:12 Shirebrook | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:38 Sheffield | 1h21 | 12:59 Shirebrook | 1 change | |
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Volunteer-run railway museum with heritage rolling stock and exhibits that explain the region’s railway engineering story.
Hands-on mining museum in a former colliery, offering underground tours and a strong introduction to Nottinghamshire’s coalfield history.
Museum and gallery in a former power station, presenting visual art, changing exhibitions and industrial heritage in one venue.
Large country park and former reservoir with waterside walks, woodland trails and birdlife, popular for a relaxed day outdoors.
Popular trail and wildlife area on a former railway line, suited to walking and cycling through quiet countryside near town.
Extensive parkland around Hardwick, with lakes, scenic paths and wide views that make it one of the area’s best outdoor escapes.
A soft white bread roll filled with chips, popular across the East Midlands as a cheap, filling local snack often bought from chippies.
A regional breakfast of oatcakes served with bacon, sausage or cheese. Common in nearby Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire homes and cafés.
Crumbly blue-veined cow's milk cheese made in Derbyshire. It is one of England’s best-known traditional cheeses with a rich, creamy flavour.
Casual local Indian restaurant known for curries, grills and takeaway favourites in a relaxed town-centre setting.
Traditional fish and chip shop serving a classic local staple with a straightforward, informal atmosphere.
Modern pub and grill in the town offering burgers, steaks and drinks in a contemporary casual setting.
Generally cheaper than larger UK tourist cities. Dining and local travel are modestly priced, and accommodation nearby is often better value than in major city centres.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, tipping is optional, usually small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Shirebrook 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 Shirebrook, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sheffield to Shirebrook trains use the Sheffield to Shirebrook station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Shirebrook 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.
Shirebrook has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Shirebrook.
Available at Shirebrook: Parking.
Available at Shirebrook: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shirebrook: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Ramped access from road bridge 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 taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, 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.
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