- Must visit
The Bowes Museum
Large art and design museum in Barnard Castle famed for collections, exhibitions, and the Silver Swan automaton.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Brough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Brough will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sheffield for Brough on Fri, Aug 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 21 the direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Fri, Aug 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 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 Sheffield to Brough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 5m by train vs 1h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $32 (€25) compared to roughly $22 (€17) 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 Northern Rail, 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 Sheffield to Brough trains for today, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:03 AM Sheffield | 1h49 | 10:52 AM Brough | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:01 PM Sheffield | 1h03 | 12:04 AM Brough | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Sheffield to Brough run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
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Discover the best of Brough — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brough trip today.
Large art and design museum in Barnard Castle famed for collections, exhibitions, and the Silver Swan automaton.
Volunteer-run railway museum at Kirkby Stephen East with restored rolling stock, exhibits, and heritage trains on selected days.
Small local museum in Hawes covering Dales social history, farming, and crafts. A rewarding stop for regional context.
Scenic riverside walk following the River Eden near Brough. Popular for easy walking, wildlife, and open countryside views.
Open green area beside the castle remains, ideal for a short heritage stop, photography, and enjoying the surrounding landscape.
Fell summit viewpoint above Mallerstang with superb panoramas over the Eden Valley and Yorkshire Dales. A classic local walk.
Yorkshire Pudding is a baked batter pudding served with roast beef and gravy, central to the traditional Sunday roast across East Yorkshire.
Parkin is a sticky oat and ginger cake made with treacle or syrup, long linked to Yorkshire autumn traditions and Bonfire Night.
Wensleydale Cheese is a crumbly Yorkshire cheese, often eaten with fruit cake or chutney, and is one of the county's best-known foods.
Traditional pub and inn in Welton near Brough, known for hearty British meals, Sunday roasts and a relaxed village atmosphere.
Popular local pub in Elloughton, close to Brough, offering classic British pub food, steaks and cask ales in a casual setting.
Stylish restaurant at Cave Castle Hotel near Brough, serving modern British dishes in a more refined country house setting.
Moderate for the UK. Brough dining and local travel are fairly priced, while accommodation is limited and nearby city stays can raise trip costs.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis; cafes usually do not require tips.
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Brough Railway Station -> Hull Paragon Interchange
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Brough 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 Brough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sheffield to Brough trains use the Sheffield to Brough station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Brough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Brough is 3 km from Brough city centre. Public transport options include:
Brough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Brough.
Wi-Fi is available at Brough.
Ticket office support is available at Brough.
Available at Brough: Parking.
Available at Brough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Ramped access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:30 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, 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: The ticket machine is located on platform 1, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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