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The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackburn to Sheffield
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
79 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackburn to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackburn to Sheffield will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Blackburn for Sheffield on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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.
06:18PM2h48
Blackburn09:06PMSheffield
€161One-way
0 transfers
07:20AM3h09
Blackburn10:29AMSheffield
€321One-way
0 transfers
06:18PM2h48
Blackburn09:06PMSheffield
€161One-way
0 transfers
07:20AM3h09
Blackburn10:29AMSheffield
€321One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Blackburn to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a bus costs an average of €19.
Distance: 79 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Blackburn to Sheffield train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 2:19 AM
Last updated at 2:19 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:18 AM Blackburn | 2h36 | 7:54 AM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:04 AM Blackburn | 2h32 | 9:36 AM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackburn to Sheffield
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Blackburn to Sheffield run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 03:19 |
Last train 22:25 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express from Blackburn to Sheffield trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Blackburn and Sheffield from €14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 16m
Cheapest Price
€13
Northern Rail (3) frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 16m
Cheapest Price
€31
East Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 23m
Cheapest Price
€32
TransPennine Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Blackburn to Sheffield
FAQs: Travel by train from Blackburn to Sheffield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Blackburn to Sheffield.
Cheap train tickets from Blackburn to Sheffield can start from as little as €10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Blackburn to Sheffield is €21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Blackburn to Sheffield train travel time is 2 h 30 min for the 78 km long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Blackburn to Sheffield leaves at 03: 14. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Blackburn to Sheffield leaves at 21: 35.
There are 7 trains a day from Blackburn to Sheffield which require at least one change with Northern Rail (3). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the route from Blackburn to Sheffield you can take a train with Northern Rail (3). Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Blackburn to Sheffield on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 35.
A trip to Sheffield from Blackburn is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Blackburn to Sheffield is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Blackburn and Sheffield including taking a train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Blackburn to Sheffield
Blackburn
Sheffield
The major train station for departures in Blackburn is Blackburn. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Blackburn for your trip from Blackburn to Sheffield.
Blackburn
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 06:40 - 18:00 Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train.
- 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 Located at the bottom of platform 4
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Blackburn
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement pick up/drop off will be in the Vue Cinema Car Park at the rear of the Station
The major train station for arrivals in Sheffield is Meadowhall. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Meadowhall for your journey to Sheffield from Blackburn.
Meadowhall
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Meadowhall
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transit options for Sheffield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
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