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Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
Volunteer-run railway museum with heritage rolling stock and exhibits that explain the region’s railway engineering story.
Take a train from Worksop to Shirebrook and enjoy the approximately 12 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 23:00.
Distance 12 km |
First train 6:02 |
Last train 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Volunteer-run railway museum with heritage rolling stock and exhibits that explain the region’s railway engineering story.
Hands-on mining museum in a former colliery, offering underground tours and a strong introduction to Nottinghamshire’s coalfield history.
Museum and gallery in a former power station, presenting visual art, changing exhibitions and industrial heritage in one venue.
Large country park and former reservoir with waterside walks, woodland trails and birdlife, popular for a relaxed day outdoors.
Popular trail and wildlife area on a former railway line, suited to walking and cycling through quiet countryside near town.
Extensive parkland around Hardwick, with lakes, scenic paths and wide views that make it one of the area’s best outdoor escapes.
A soft white bread roll filled with chips, popular across the East Midlands as a cheap, filling local snack often bought from chippies.
A regional breakfast of oatcakes served with bacon, sausage or cheese. Common in nearby Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire homes and cafés.
Crumbly blue-veined cow's milk cheese made in Derbyshire. It is one of England’s best-known traditional cheeses with a rich, creamy flavour.
Casual local Indian restaurant known for curries, grills and takeaway favourites in a relaxed town-centre setting.
Traditional fish and chip shop serving a classic local staple with a straightforward, informal atmosphere.
Modern pub and grill in the town offering burgers, steaks and drinks in a contemporary casual setting.
Generally cheaper than larger UK tourist cities. Dining and local travel are modestly priced, and accommodation nearby is often better value than in major city centres.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, tipping is optional, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Worksop to Shirebrook 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 Shirebrook, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Worksop to Shirebrook trains use the Worksop to Shirebrook station pair. Use this guide to compare Worksop and Shirebrook train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Worksop is 1 km from Worksop city centre. Public transport options include:
Worksop has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Worksop.
Ticket office support is available at Worksop.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Worksop: Parking, WC.
Available at Worksop: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Worksop: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to the station and from one platform to the other is via road or level crossing, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shirebrook has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Shirebrook.
Available at Shirebrook: Parking.
Available at Shirebrook: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shirebrook: 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. Ramped access from road bridge 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 taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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