The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to East Midlands Airport
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to East Midlands Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to East Midlands Airport will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sheffield for East Midlands Airport on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 47 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 Sheffield to East Midlands Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to East Midlands Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 63 km
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€10 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to East Midlands Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to East Midlands Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:02 AM Sheffield | 0h47 | 10:49 AM East Midlands Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to East Midlands Airport
Trains from Sheffield to East Midlands Airport run on average 25 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 14:06. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 40m.
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 14:06 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) from Sheffield to East Midlands Airport trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Sheffield and East Midlands Airport from €5. 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 East Midlands Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to East Midlands Airport 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 East Midlands Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sheffield to East Midlands Airport
- 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.
- 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
- 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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