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Compare train for Sheffield to Tamworth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Tamworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $65, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m 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 (54m by train vs 1h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $74 (€60) compared to roughly $23 (€19) 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 CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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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Why should you book Sheffield to Tamworth trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Sheffield to Tamworth.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Sheffield to Tamworth.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Tamworth
Trains from Sheffield to Tamworth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 51m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Sheffield to Tamworth trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Tamworth from $65 (€53). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Sheffield to Tamworth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Tamworth 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 Tamworth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sheffield to Tamworth
Most Sheffield to Tamworth trains use the Sheffield to Tamworth station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Tamworth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sheffield station do trains to Tamworth leave from?
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield 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
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall train station facilities and services
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Woodhouse from Sheffield city centre
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse train station facilities and services
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Tamworth station do trains from Sheffield arrive at?
Getting to Tamworth from Tamworth city centre
Tamworth train station facilities and services
Tamworth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tamworth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tamworth. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tamworth: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tamworth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tamworth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available - A2B Taxis are at Tamworth Station on 01827 311 111. All taxis are accessible. Public waiting area for taxis, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located at the station front, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 23:45 Sunday 08:00 - 23:30, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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