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Kelham Island Museum
Leading industrial museum in a former power station, covering Sheffield steel, engineering and working life. Popular for its city-specific story and heritage displays.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chinley to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (38m by train vs 1h 3m by car). Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $10 (€8) 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, east_midlands_trains, 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.
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Trains from Chinley to Sheffield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 6:15 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Generally cheaper than London. Dining and transport are reasonable, but central hotels and upscale restaurants cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up taxis. Tipping is optional in pubs and cafes.
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