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National Railway Museum
Rail heritage museum in York with famous locomotives, large halls, and interactive exhibits suitable for day trips from Garforth.
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$18
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$69
Fastest journey on Sep 21
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
1 h 10 m
Trains on Sep 21
50
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Garforth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Garforth will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
It's difficult to get from Sheffield to Garforth without transferring at least once.










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Take a train from Sheffield to Garforth and enjoy the approximately 28 miles (46 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 22:45.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
First train 5:42 AM |
Last train 10:45 PM |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Garforth 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 Garforth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sheffield to Garforth trains use the Sheffield to Garforth station pair, with some services arriving at East Garforth. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Garforth 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.
Garforth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Garforth.
Ticket office support is available at Garforth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Garforth: Parking.
Available at Garforth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Garforth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, Ramp available for Leeds bound platform. Access to Platform 1 via footbridge or stepped access from road. Therefore York bound platform is unsuitable for wheelchair users, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
East Garforth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at East Garforth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at East Garforth: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at East Garforth: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, There is ramped access onto both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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