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Compare coach and train for Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 233 km
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3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield
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Trains from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 18:57. The fastest train covers the 233 km distance in 3h 47m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £36
Distance 233 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 18:57 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £36
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Walton-on-Thames and Sheffield from £36. 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
Average Duration
3h 47m
Cheapest Price
£42
East Midlands Trains frequency
1 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
FAQs: Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Walton-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.
A day trip from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 47m each way. Trains run 2 times per day. The distance is 233 km.
The cheapest way to get from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield is by coach, costing approximately £36.
The cost of a train ticket from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £48, while the average price tends to be around £96.
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.
The train distance from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield is 233 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.
The last train from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield departs at 18:57.
The train journey from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, passing through picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and charming towns, particularly as it travels through the Chiltern Hills and the scenic Peak District.
There is no night train service from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield.
Booking trains from Walton-on-Thames 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 Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield covers a distance of 233 km and takes approximately 3h 47m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train station in Walton-on-Thames that goes to Sheffield is Walton-on-Thames station (WAL), and it arrives at Sheffield station (SHF).
The first train from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield leaves at 4:35.
Trains from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield run approximately 2 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield.
Yes, you can take the train from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield.
To get from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Walton-on-Thames and Sheffield
Walton-on-Thames
Sheffield
The major train station for departures in Walton-on-Thames is Walton-on-Thames. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Walton-on-Thames for your trip from Walton-on-Thames to Sheffield.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:40 Saturday 06:10 - 20:40 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access from the main entrance to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo) via a ramp at a gradient of approximately 1:12. There is step-free access from Mayfield Road to Platform 2 (for trains towards Weybridge/ Woking) via a separate entrance and a long ramp at a gradient of approximately 1:20. There is no step-free access between platforms. 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside Main Station Entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Walton-on-Thames
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt off Station Avenue
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 Walton-on-Thames.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParking
DiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost 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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