4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Sheffield
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Sheffield will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 4 trains that leave Nottingham for Sheffield on Sun, Dec 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 07 the direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest trains will take 57 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 52 km
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1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Sheffield train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Sheffield trains for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y02076 | On time 8:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h58 | 9:15 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y07545 | On time 8:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h53 | 9:38 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y02086 | On time 9:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h57 | 10:14 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y07548 | On time 9:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h53 | 10:38 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y02068 | On time 10:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h57 | 11:14 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y07551 | On time 10:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h53 | 11:38 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Sheffield
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Nottingham to Sheffield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 50m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Nottingham to Sheffield trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Sheffield from €2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Cross Country
Trains from Nottingham to Sheffield
Sheffield and Nottingham are two of the UK's most historically significant provincial cities, each with a rich industrial heritage. Business travellers or holidaymakers planning a trip to South Yorkshire from the East Midlands can use frequent direct trains from Nottingham to Sheffield. Connections between the two English cities are available with a choice of operators, with journey times of under an hour for the short trip north. With departure times ranging from early morning to late evening, there are trains to suit most requirements.
Which train companies travel from Nottingham to Sheffield?
East Midlands Trains offers direct rail connections from Nottingham to Sheffield. In addition, Northern Rail also provides direct services to Sheffield. With the frequency of direct trains on this short route to Yorkshire, indirect connections are not a requirement.
How long is the train from Nottingham to Sheffield?
The fastest connection on the 38-mile trip north from Nottingham to Sheffield is 50 minutes, achieved by some East Midlands Trains direct services. Most trains on this route take around five to eight minutes longer to complete the trip to the Yorkshire city.
How many trains are there from Nottingham to Sheffield?
The East Midlands Trains and Northern Rail weekday schedules offer direct trains from Nottingham to Sheffield every 30 minutes. Departures begin in the early morning and continue throughout the day, changing to an hourly service in mid evening. The final departure from Nottingham is a Northern Rail service leaving just after 11:00 p.m. arriving in Sheffield a little after midnight. The Sunday schedule is less frequent, with the first train from Nottingham leaving just after 9:00 a.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Nottingham to Sheffield?
Departure train station: Nottingham Station is located in Nottingham city centre, with plentiful public transport links available from the tram stop at the station entrance and bus stops on Trent Street and Carrington Street. The station concourse has a newsagent, a coffee shop, a cycle hire facility, vending machines and a taxi rank.
Arrival train station: Sheffield Station is located in the city centre, with public transport links available on the Supertram stopping at the station and buses from the adjacent Sheffield Interchange terminus. Passenger facilities at the station include a newsagent, cafe, first class lounge, vending machines and taxi ranks.
FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Sheffield
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Sheffield 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 Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Nottingham, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Sheffield, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nottingham to Sheffield
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. 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 public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
ShoppingParkingAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.
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