The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Stratford
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Stratford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Stratford will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 3 trains that leave Sheffield for Stratford 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 227 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 28 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 coach, train and flight for Sheffield to Stratford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Stratford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £99.
Distance: 227 km
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£52 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £181 Average Price |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to Stratford train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Stratford trains for tomorrow, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:58 Sheffield | 2h53 | 06:51 Stratford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:54 Sheffield | 3h28 | 08:22 Stratford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:56 Sheffield | 3h02 | 07:58 Stratford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Stratford
Trains from Sheffield to Stratford run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 227 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 227 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 04:13 |
Last train 23:11 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Sheffield to Stratford trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Stratford from £11. 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 Stratford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Stratford 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 Stratford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Stratford
- 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 - 13:15 Saturday 06:40 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
- 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 1&2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: An accessible ticket machine is located within the stations ticket hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- 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: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- 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 cannot operate from this station. Stratford (London) station is 10 minute signposted walk. Click here for map of walking route
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Southern ticket office 09:00-16:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 Sun
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- 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: Accessible toilets are available.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Note that these are Council-owned cycle racks, located outside the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services for Greater Anglia, London Overground, and TfL Rail will depart from: Montfichet Road, Bus Stop W, for Eastbound services - map here
- Metro: London Underground Central Line and Jubilee Lines and Docklands Light Railway.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 22:00 Saturday 06:15 - 22:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: WH Smiths
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access to all platforms via lifts.Pedestrian access to the international station from the regional station either via Westfield shopping centre or the roadway to the second entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: on platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park and alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Textphone 0800 783 4548
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
- Metro: Docklands Light Railway is available at the station for onward connection to London Underground and DLR stations.
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