The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Sowerby Bridge
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Sowerby Bridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Sowerby Bridge will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 trains that leave Sheffield for Sowerby Bridge every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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 and coach for Sheffield to Sowerby Bridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Sowerby Bridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 47 km
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1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to Sowerby Bridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Sowerby Bridge trains for tomorrow, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:15 Sheffield | 2h07 | 06:22 Sowerby Bridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:28 Sheffield | 2h33 | 07:01 Sowerby Bridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:19 Sheffield | 2h04 | 09:23 Sowerby Bridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Sowerby Bridge
Trains from Sheffield to Sowerby Bridge run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 22:24 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country from Sheffield to Sowerby Bridge trainsNorthern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Sowerby Bridge from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Sheffield to Sowerby Bridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Sowerby Bridge 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 Sowerby Bridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Sowerby Bridge
- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed however disabled passengers can still get access onto the platforms. Level access onto Manchester bound platforms from car park. Steeped ramp to Leeds bound platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in the station forecourt and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop at the station but not many buses stop there.Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Station car park.
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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