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Kelham Island Museum
Industrial heritage museum in a former power station, covering Sheffield steelmaking, tools and social history. A strong choice for understanding the city's identity.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chesterfield to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chesterfield to Sheffield will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 7 trains that leave Chesterfield for Sheffield on Fri, Jun 05, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chesterfield to Sheffield:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chesterfield to Sheffield costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (16m by train vs 36m by car). Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Chesterfield to Sheffield trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01073 | On time 3:05 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0h13 | 3:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21593 | On time 3:21 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0h18 | 3:39 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70981 | On time 3:28 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0h16 | 3:44 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70984 | On time 3:47 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0h17 | 4:04 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89769 | On time 3:56 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0h17 | 4:13 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01075 | On time 4:05 PM Chesterfield station (CHD) | 0h13 | 4:18 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Chesterfield to Sheffield run on average 9 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 15m.
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Industrial heritage museum in a former power station, covering Sheffield steelmaking, tools and social history. A strong choice for understanding the city's identity.
City-centre gallery with metalwork, design, craft and changing art exhibitions. Convenient, polished and one of Sheffield's main cultural stops.
Popular family-friendly museum with archaeology, natural history, art and Sheffield stories. Good for a broad introduction to the city and region.
Dramatic gritstone escarpment just outside the city, hugely popular for views, walks and photography. A must for visitors wanting Sheffield's outdoor identity.
Central public square with water features, lawns and civic buildings around it. One of the city's most recognisable and social-media-friendly gathering spots.
Trendy former industrial district known for canals, warehouses and strong city character. Popular for urban photography and one of Sheffield's most talked-about areas.
Sheffield’s famous spicy table sauce, used like Worcestershire sauce on pies, stews, chips, and sandwiches. It is one of the city’s best-known food traditions.
A classic Yorkshire baked batter pudding, often served with roast beef and gravy. It is a defining regional staple commonly eaten in Sheffield.
The iconic Sunday roast of the region, usually roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, potatoes, vegetables, and gravy. A must-try traditional meal in Sheffield.
A well-known modern British restaurant with tasting menus, creative seasonal cooking, and a polished contemporary atmosphere.
A long-running traditional pub famous for cask ales and hearty pies, offering one of the classic Sheffield food-and-beer experiences.
An established Kelham Island restaurant and pub known for British cooking, Sunday roasts, and a relaxed gastropub setting.
Generally cheaper than London. Accommodation and dining are moderate, with good low-cost pub and cafe options.
Tipping is optional but appreciated. In restaurants, leave 10-12.5% for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. No tip is expected for pubs or counter service.
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