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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 Peterborough to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough to Sheffield will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 46 trains from Peterborough to Sheffield, including 12 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.
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Trains from Peterborough to Sheffield run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:14, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 1h 11m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Peterborough to Sheffield.
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to Sheffield trains for tomorrow, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G08076+ W29925 | 6:49 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h32 | 8:21 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
W70945+ G00952 | 6:54 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h12 | 9:06 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C21804 | 7:27 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h11 | 9:38 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21804+ G08038 | 7:37 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h01 | 9:38 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C02087+ G89279 | 7:59 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h50 | 9:49 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G80171+ W84667 | 8:35 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h34 | 10:09 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G08084+ G01180 | 8:57 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h27 | 10:24 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C21590+ G08084 | 8:57 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h42 | 11:39 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C21590 | 9:28 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h11 | 11:39 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08088+ G89286 | 9:57 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h51 | 11:48 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C21811 | 10:27 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h12 | 12:39 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80173+ W84680 | 10:34 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h35 | 12:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G08095+ G01184 | 10:58 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h23 | 12:21 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C21591 | 11:23 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h16 | 1:39 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08100+ G89293 | On time 11:57 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h51 | 1:48 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
Y14834+ G89293 | On time 12:05 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h43 | 1:48 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C21810 | 12:27 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h12 | 2:39 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80176+ W84692 | 12:34 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h35 | 2:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G08106+ W29935 | 12:57 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h25 | 2:22 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C21593 | 1:26 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h13 | 3:39 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08112+ G01186 | On time 1:57 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h25 | 3:22 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C21809 | 2:25 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h14 | 4:39 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80179+ W84702 | 2:35 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h34 | 4:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G08117+ W29937 | 2:57 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h24 | 4:21 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C21595 | 3:26 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h10 | 5:36 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08124+ G01188 | 3:57 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h25 | 5:22 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C21803 | 4:23 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h13 | 6:36 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80183+ W84714 | 4:35 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h34 | 6:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G89434+ G08131 | 4:51 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h51 | 6:42 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G08131+ G66824 | 4:51 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h32 | 6:23 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C21781+ G00977 | 4:54 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h22 | 7:16 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C04474+ G80147 | 5:21 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h18 | 7:39 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C04474 | 5:24 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h15 | 7:39 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08135+ P24545 | 5:57 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h49 | 7:46 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C04395 | 6:29 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h08 | 8:37 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80114+ G00914 | 6:57 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h24 | 8:21 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C21596 | 7:29 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h08 | 9:37 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80185+ W84734 | 7:35 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h34 | 9:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
G08149+ G89182 | On time 7:59 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h51 | 9:50 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
C42088 · C04182 | 8:13 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h28 | 10:41 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Peterborough to Sheffield with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, and Northern Rail. High-speed trains available on this route with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, and Grand Central Trains. Regional trains available on this route with East Midlands Railway and 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Sheffield trains use the Peterborough to Sheffield station pair, with some services arriving at Meadowhall. Use this guide to compare Peterborough and Sheffield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Peterborough has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Peterborough.
ATMs are available at Peterborough.
Ticket office support is available at Peterborough.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Peterborough: Parking, WC.
Available at Peterborough: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Peterborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone, 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.
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.
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