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Corby Heritage Centre
Volunteer-run local history museum covering Corby’s steel era, wartime stories, and community life. The best place to understand the town’s identity.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
9 h 9 m
Average duration
9 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Corby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Corby will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
It's difficult to get from Sheffield to Corby without transferring at least 2 times.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Corby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$63 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (1h 34m by train vs 2h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $30 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.
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 Corby trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:45 PM Sheffield | 9h09 | 6:54 AM Corby | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Sheffield to Corby run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 4:32 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Corby — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Corby trip today.
Volunteer-run local history museum covering Corby’s steel era, wartime stories, and community life. The best place to understand the town’s identity.
Arts venue with changing exhibitions, films, and performances. Worth visiting for contemporary visual art in the heart of town.
Historic house museum with furnished rooms, rural heritage displays, and a recreated village street near Corby. A strong family-friendly cultural visit.
Large country park with woodland, meadows, and a heritage village area. Excellent for walks, family outings, and a calmer side of Corby.
Former quarry transformed into a waterside nature park. Popular for birdwatching, easy trails, and scenic open views close to town.
Historic village area centered on the castle approach, with stone cottages and a picturesque atmosphere that feels far older than modern Corby.
A classic East Midlands breakfast of cured bacon, sausages, eggs and fried bread. A hearty local staple in cafés and pubs around Corby.
A traditional Northamptonshire pie of spiced pork baked in hot-water crust pastry. It is a long-standing county favourite often eaten cold.
British beer-battered fish with chips is a pub and takeaway classic in Corby. It is a reliable local comfort meal, especially on Fridays.
Popular independent Italian restaurant in Corby appreciated for pasta, pizza and friendly service in a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere.
Stylish restaurant at Rushton Hall known for modern British dining in a refined country house setting suitable for special occasions.
Well-known pub and restaurant in Rockingham serving British classics, grills and Sunday roasts in a historic, welcoming setting.
Corby is moderate for UK travelers: chain hotels and casual dining are fairly priced, while rail travel and pub meals can add up versus cheaper towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and cafes usually just take small change.
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Corby Railway Station -> George Street, Corby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Corby 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 Corby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sheffield to Corby trains use the Sheffield to Corby station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Corby 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.
Corby has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Corby.
Ticket office support is available at Corby. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Corby: Parking, WC.
Available at Corby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Corby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A - this station has step-free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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