The cheapest and fastest trains from Upminster to Sheffield
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Upminster to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Upminster to Sheffield will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 2 trains that leave Upminster 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 234 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 9 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
Upminster to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Upminster to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:00 Upminster | 4h09 | 08:09 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:41 Upminster | 4h08 | 08:49 Sheffield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Upminster to Sheffield
Trains from Upminster to Sheffield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 234 km distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 234 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 20:10 |
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FAQs: Upminster to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Upminster 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 Upminster and Sheffield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:00 Saturday 06:15 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: Doddle and WH Smith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Lifts are available from street level to platforms 1, 2/3 & 4/5 Step free access is not available to/from platform 6 (trains towards Romford). Local TfL Buses are available to Emerson Park and Romford for those who cannot access Platform 6.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Entrance to station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E on the Station Approach adjacent to platform 1
- Metro: District Line from Platforms 3, 4 & 5
- 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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