The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunbury-on-Thames to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunbury-on-Thames to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunbury-on-Thames to Sheffield will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sunbury-on-Thames for Sheffield every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 230 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 23 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.




Live departures
Sunbury-on-Thames to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunbury-on-Thames to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:16 Sunbury-on-Thames | 5h18 | 11:34 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:16 Sunbury-on-Thames | 5h23 | 12:39 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunbury-on-Thames to Sheffield
Trains from Sunbury-on-Thames to Sheffield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 230 km distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 230 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 22:11 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, South Western Railway from Sunbury-on-Thames to Sheffield trainsEast Midlands Trains, South Western Railway trains will get you between Sunbury-on-Thames and Sheffield from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sunbury-on-Thames to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunbury-on-Thames 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sunbury-on-Thames and Sheffield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 13:30 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Near-level access to both platforms via separate entrances. No step-free access between platforms. Street route between platforms has missing dropped kerbs, pavements and crossing points
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Fulwell: Green Street bus stop by St Ignatius Church To Shepperton: Green Street bus stop opposite St. Ignatius Church
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 10:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramp to Platform 2 (for trains towards Shepperton). Footbridge with steps to Platform 1. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Nursery Road bus stops by Peregrine Road
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramp at approx 1:12 gradient to Platform 2 (for trains towards Shepperton). Steps to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Shepperton: Staines Road East (A308) outside the Jubilee pub To Fulwell: Staines Road East (A308) opposite the Jubilee pub
- 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.
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