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Weston Park Museum
Major museum with art, archaeology, social history, and metalwork collections, offering one of the best introductions to Sheffield’s story.
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Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
1h 34m
Average duration
2h 2m
Trains per day
7
Distance
104 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Sheffield:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Sheffield costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 32m by train vs 1h 43m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 (€28) vs $39 (€32)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Sheffield trains for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G00834+ W71010 | On time 6:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h20 | 8:41 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G00725 | On time 7:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h08 | 9:20 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00725+ C21574 | On time 7:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h49 | 9:01 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G00836+ W71014 | On time 7:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h19 | 9:41 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G00729 | On time 8:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 9:46 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00840+ C21576 | On time 8:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h21 | 10:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G00736 | On time 9:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h41 | 10:53 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 19 | |||||
G66991 | 8:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h44 | 10:17 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01063 | 9:28 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h50 | 11:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66625+ C04191 | 9:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h04 | 11:56 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
K64510 | 10:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h44 | 12:17 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66629+ C21138 | On time 10:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h09 | 1:01 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G01066 | 11:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h05 | 1:17 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29776 | 12:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 2:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01071 | 1:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h02 | 3:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29782 | 2:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h02 | 4:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01077 | 3:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h02 | 5:14 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00822+ W70963 | 3:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h27 | 5:49 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G01078+ C21768 | 4:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h51 | 6:03 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G01078 | 4:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 6:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00825+ W70969 | 4:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h24 | 6:46 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
W29792+ W70973 | On time 5:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h51 | 7:03 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
W29792 | On time 5:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 7:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00829+ W70977 | 5:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h24 | 7:46 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Birmingham to Sheffield run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 4:27 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
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Discover the best of Sheffield — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sheffield trip today.
Major museum with art, archaeology, social history, and metalwork collections, offering one of the best introductions to Sheffield’s story.
Industrial museum on an island in the River Don, exploring steelmaking, power, and local trades in Sheffield’s famous manufacturing quarter.
Contemporary art gallery with changing exhibitions by international and regional artists, set in a striking modern building near the station.
Revived industrial neighborhood packed with heritage buildings, canalside walks, creative businesses, and one of Sheffield’s most popular urban scenes.
Large botanical garden with themed planting, glass pavilions, and peaceful paths, ideal for relaxing near the city’s southwest suburbs.
Popular hilltop park and viewpoint offering expansive city panoramas, woodland paths, gardens, and a classic place to watch the sunset.
Henderson's Relish is Sheffield's iconic spicy condiment, made in the city since 1885 and splashed on pies, stews, chips, and sandwiches.
Pork sandwiches are a South Yorkshire staple: sliced roast pork in a bread cake, often with stuffing, apple sauce, and crackling.
A bread cake filled with chips is a beloved northern comfort food, cheap and filling, and widely eaten in Sheffield chip shops.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant city-centre dining room. One of Sheffield's best-known fine dining restaurants.
Historic pub famed for traditional British food and a strong cask ale selection. Atmospheric and popular with locals and visitors.
Kelham Island favourite serving modern British comfort food and quality drinks in a stylish but relaxed setting.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while buses, cafes, and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Sheffield Station -> Sheffield Interchange, Sheffield
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.

Most Birmingham to Sheffield trains use the Birmingham New Street to Sheffield station pair, with some services arriving at Meadowhall. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Sheffield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the 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.
University is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
University has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at University.
Ticket office support is available at University. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at University: Parking.
Available at University: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at University: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: 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.
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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