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Outbound fromSaltaire to Sheffield by train
It takes an average of 2h 16m to travel from Saltaire to Sheffield by train, over a distance of around 35 miles (56 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from Saltaire to Sheffield and tickets for this journey start from £6.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:42 | |
| Departure station | Saltaire | |
| Arrival station | Sheffield | |
| Journey time | From 1h 11m | |
| Distance | 35 miles (56 km) | |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £6.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from Saltaire to Sheffield by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Saltaire to Sheffield? Look no further.
You'll usually find 42 trains per day running between Saltaire and Sheffield, which usually take 2 hours 16 minutes to complete the 35 miles (56 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 11 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Sheffield by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Saltaire to Sheffield start from £6.70 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Sheffield? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Saltaire to Sheffield is right for you.
Use your Railcard
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