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Compare train and flight for Tonbridge to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tonbridge to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £49, and a flight costs an average of £200.
Distance: 271 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tonbridge to Sheffield
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Trains from Tonbridge to Sheffield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 19:11. The fastest train covers the 271 km distance in 3h 34m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 271 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 04:38 |
Last train 19:11 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Southeastern from Tonbridge to Sheffield trainsEast Midlands Trains, Southeastern trains will get you between Tonbridge and Sheffield from £49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
East Midlands Trains frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Price
£98
Southeastern frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Tonbridge to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tonbridge 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Tonbridge to Sheffield can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £49, while the average price tends to be around £49.
The train journey from Tonbridge to Sheffield covers a distance of 271 km and takes approximately 3h 34m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Tonbridge to Sheffield is 271 km.
The first train from Tonbridge to Sheffield leaves at 4:38.
The last train from Tonbridge to Sheffield departs at 19:11.
Trains from Tonbridge to Sheffield run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Tonbridge to Sheffield.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Tonbridge to Sheffield.
To get from Tonbridge to Sheffield, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.
There is no night train service from Tonbridge to Sheffield.
The train station in Tonbridge that goes to Sheffield is Tonbridge station (TON), and it arrives at Sheffield station (SHF).
The cheapest way to get from Tonbridge to Sheffield is by train, costing approximately £49.
Booking trains from Tonbridge to Sheffield in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Tonbridge to Sheffield offers a mix of scenic views, with picturesque countryside landscapes, charming rural villages, and stretches through the Peak District, providing travellers with pleasant visual experiences along the way.
A day trip from Tonbridge to Sheffield is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 34m. Trains run 5 times per day, covering a distance of 271 km.
In Sheffield, you can explore the stunning landscapes of the Peak District National Park, visit the Sheffield Winter Garden with its wide range of exotic plants, and enjoy art at the Graves Gallery. Walk the scenic Rivelin Valley Nature Trail, or catch a performance at the Crucible Theatre. Discover the Sheffield Botanical Gardens and learn about steelmaking at the Kelham Island Museum. Art and design enthusiasts can visit the Millennium Gallery, while those interested in history can explore Sheffield Cathedral and the Weston Park Museum.
Sheffield can be explored comfortably in 2 to 3 days, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Peak District, Kelham Island Museum, and the Sheffield Botanical Gardens.
Yes, you can take the train from Tonbridge to Sheffield.
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Important Stations and Airports in Tonbridge and Sheffield
Tonbridge
Sheffield
The major train station for departures in Tonbridge is Tonbridge. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Tonbridge for your trip from Tonbridge to Sheffield.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:10 Sunday 06:30 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to the booking hall from Railway Approach Road. Steps and step free access via lifts down to all platforms from the booking hall. Step free access from the blue badge parking in Barden Road direct to platform 3 and 4 for services away from London. Step free access via the station overbridge and lifts to platforms 1 and 2 for services towards London, Redhill ( for Gatwick) and Tunbridge Wells.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- 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: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: On Platforms 1 and 2 and also platform 3.- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1/ 2 and also platform 3- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 3- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platform 3 and 1/2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3/4, 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Tonbridge
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Sheffield is Sheffield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sheffield for your journey to Sheffield from Tonbridge.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Sheffield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
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