The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
To travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield you need to make at least one change.
G00861+
W8469513:491h20Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)15:09Sheffield station (SHF)£441One-way1 change
G00866+
W8470014:491h19Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)16:08Sheffield station (SHF)£441One-way1 change
C21299+
G0070612:491h39Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)14:28Sheffield station (SHF)£441One-way1 change
L89210+
C0436513:551h37Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)15:32Sheffield station (SHF)£441One-way1 change
W84689+
W3419812:441h25Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)14:09Sheffield station (SHF)£441One-way1 change
G00866+
W8470014:491h19Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)16:08Sheffield station (SHF)£441One-way1 change
G00861+
W8469513:491h20Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)15:09Sheffield station (SHF)£441One-way1 change
W84689+
W3419812:441h25Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)14:09Sheffield station (SHF)£441One-way1 change
L89210+
C0436513:551h37Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)15:32Sheffield station (SHF)£441One-way1 change
L89208+
C0436312:551h37Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)14:32Sheffield station (SHF)£441One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 64 km
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Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G00866+ W84700 | Delayed 14:14 14:49Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h19 | 16:08 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
W34198+ W84689 | 12:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h25 | 14:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
C21299+ G00706 | 12:49 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h39 | 14:28 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
L89208+ C04363 | 12:55 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h37 | 14:32 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G00861+ W84695 | 13:49 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h20 | 15:09 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
L89210+ C04365 | 13:55 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h37 | 15:32 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
G00866+ W84700 | 14:49 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h19 | 16:08 Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:52, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 3:52 |
Last train 22:50 |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent and Sheffield from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield 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 Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and Sheffield
Most Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield trains use the Stoke-on-Trent to Sheffield station pair, with some services arriving at Meadowhall. Use this guide to compare Stoke-on-Trent and Sheffield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Stoke-on-Trent station do trains to Sheffield leave from?
Getting to Stoke-on-Trent from Stoke-on-Trent city centre
Stoke-on-Trent train station facilities and services
Stoke-on-Trent has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stoke-on-Trent.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stoke-on-Trent. ATMs are available at Stoke-on-Trent.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stoke-on-Trent. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stoke-on-Trent: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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.
Getting to Longport from Stoke-on-Trent city centre
Longport is 4 km from Stoke-on-Trent city centre. Public transport options include:
Longport train station facilities and services
Longport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Longport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Longport: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Longport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Longport: 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. Wheelchair users may need assistance on Platform 1 as there are no lowered kerbs on the pavements and the gradient of the ramp to the platform is steep. The gradient of the ramp to Platform 2 is moderate. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible taxis: Euro 01782 314444, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Sheffield station do trains from Stoke-on-Trent arrive at?
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield 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
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall train station facilities and services
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Woodhouse from Sheffield city centre
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse train station facilities and services
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge, 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.
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