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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bradford to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bradford to Sheffield will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
It's difficult to get from Bradford to Sheffield without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Bradford to Sheffield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 1h 1m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bradford to Sheffield.
The table below shows live departures for Bradford to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C32920 · G89477 | 12:00 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1h31 | 1:31 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G88971 · G89477 | 12:08 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1h23 | 1:31 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
L89579 · G89761 | On time 12:31 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1h34 | 2:05 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89215+ W29935 | On time 1:00 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1h21 | 2:21 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C32924 · G89483 | 1:00 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1h31 | 2:31 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G88976 · G89483 | 1:08 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1h23 | 2:31 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bradford to Sheffield with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, and London North Eastern Railway. High-speed trains available on this route with London North Eastern Railway and Grand Central Trains. Regional trains available on this route with Northern Rail. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford 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 Bradford to Sheffield trains use the Bradford Interchange to Sheffield station pair, with some services arriving at Meadowhall. Use this guide to compare Bradford and Sheffield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bradford Interchange has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bradford Interchange.
ATMs are available at Bradford Interchange.
Ticket office support is available at Bradford Interchange.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bradford Interchange: Parking, WC.
Available at Bradford Interchange: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bradford Interchange: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and a wheelchair is available if pre-booked via 0800 138 5560, or by asking for help at the Station Supervisors office next to platform 1. There are also escalators and lifts available from the bus station below up to the rail station. Please note that escalators and lifts are not operated by Northern or Network Rail, Accessible public telephones: in the interchange, 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: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Bradford Forster Square has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bradford Forster Square.
ATMs are available at Bradford Forster Square.
Ticket office support is available at Bradford Forster Square.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bradford Forster Square: Parking, WC.
Available at Bradford Forster Square: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bradford Forster Square: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and ramps are available. Lift available 06:00 - 19:00 Monday to Saturday, 09:00 - 18:00 Sunday, however there is an alternative accessible route without having to use lift, 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: Yes.
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.
Check train stations information for Bradford and Sheffield, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.