Sheffield station
Sheaf Street
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S1 2BP
Sheffield Station can be found on Sheaf Street in Sheffield as shown on the map, and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Sheffield Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Sheffield Train Station, known officially as Sheffield Midland, is a bustling hub situated in the heart of the city. As one of the busiest stations in South Yorkshire, it connects locals and travelers to a vast network of destinations throughout the UK. Whether you're commuting for work, exploring as a tourist, or just passing through, Sheffield Station provides an array of facilities to ensure a seamless travel experience.
Sheffield Station boasts a wide range of amenities to make your journey comfortable. The station offers ticket offices with extensive opening hours—Monday to Saturday from 05:00 to 22:50 and on Sundays from 07:45 to 23:00. Ticket machines are readily available for quick and easy purchases, and online tickets can be collected on-site with ease. For those using smartcards, validators and issuance are accessible, enhancing the efficiency of travel.
The station is designed with accessibility in mind. With step-free access across all areas, tactile paving, and available ramps for train access, travel is made convenient for passengers with mobility impairments. Sheffield Station also offers accessible tickets machines and toilets, plus convenient seating areas. While there aren't accessible taxis directly at the station, there is an impaired mobility set down/pick-up point, assuring safe and straightforward transit to and from the station.
For continued travel, Sheffield Station is connected to a variety of public transport services. Rail replacement buses operate from bus stands E5 and E6, and a taxi rank is located right at the station front. Additionally, the station connects seamlessly with Sheffield's 'Stagecoach Supertram,' which stops conveniently beside the station, providing an easy transfer to various parts of the city. For journeys further afield, TransPennine Express offers frequent direct services to Manchester Airport.
With Sheffield Station as your starting point, the adventure begins. Take a swift ride to bustling Manchester via Piccadilly (discover more here) or delve into the vibrant life of London at St Pancras International (details here). Other frequent routes include a quick trip to the historical city of York, or commuting to Leeds for business (more info). And for everyday travel? Local routes to places like Meadowhall and Chapeltown ensure no corner is too distant.
Aside from travel services, Sheffield Station also provides a range of conveniences. There are cafes and shops to help pass the time while waiting for a departure. Payphones, CCTV for safety, and ample car parking spaces including accessible parking equipment ensure that every need is met. While public Wi-Fi is not available, you can easily stay connected with friends and family using the station's payphones.
Whether Sheffield is your destination, a part of your journey, or the beginning of your exploration, the train station serves as a gateway to countless experiences. Equipped with facilities to cover everything from ticketing to refreshments, along with strong transport links, Sheffield Station is ready to cater to your travel needs. So, grab your ticket, perhaps a coffee to go, and set forth to your next adventure.
Remember, a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step—or in this case, a convenient train ride. Safe travels!
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| Ticket Office Opening hours |
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| Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcards | |||||||
| Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcard validators | Yes | ||||||
| Information available from staff | Yes - from information point Yes - from ticket office | ||||||
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| Customer information | DepartureScreens ArrivalScreens Announcements | ||||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer help points | Yes | ||||||
| Customer services notes | None | ||||||
| Luggage storage | No | ||||||
| Lost property |
None | ||||||
| CCTV at the station | Yes |
| Station Accessibility | |||||||
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| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. 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. | ||||||
| Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
| Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||||
| Accessible Toilets | Yes | ||||||
| Waiting rooms |
There are heating waiting rooms, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating. | ||||||
| Seating area | Yes | ||||||
| Wheelchairs available | Yes | ||||||
| Getting to and from the station | |||||||
| Accessible taxis here | No | ||||||
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes | ||||||
| Accessible spaces | 11 | ||||||
| Accessible car park equipment | True None | ||||||
| Staff Help | |||||||
| Staff help available | |||||||
| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||||||
| Helpline | We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. | ||||||
| Toilets | Yes 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. Toilet opening times:
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| Accessible Toilets | Yes |
| Baby Changing | Yes |
| Waiting rooms |
There are heating waiting rooms, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating. | ||||||
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| Seating area | Yes | ||||||
| 1st Class Lounge | Yes |
| Station Car Park | |||||||
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| Operator | Q-Park | ||||||
| Car Parking Availability |
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| Spaces | 678 | ||||||
| Accessible spaces | 11 | ||||||
| Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||
| Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||
| Parking charges | Free car parking available | ||||||
| Refreshment Facilities | Available Cafes and vending machines. |
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| ATM Machine | Available |
| Shops | Available |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | Yes |
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| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
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| Spaces | 400 Cycle hub open 24 hours. Changing facilities and toilets available. Cycle repair facilities available at Russell's Bicycle Shed. Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6. |
| Type of Storage | Compounds, Stands, |
| Sheltered | Yes |
| CCTV | Yes |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | Available 8 hire cycles available from Russell's Bicycle Shed. |
Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station. |
station front |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
The Sheffield 'Stagecoach Supertram' has stops beside the rail station - exit the rail station via overbridge. For tram routes and times: www.supertram.com |
Trans Pennine Express operate a daily, frequent train service, direct to Manchester Airport. |
Available 8 hire cycles available from Russell's Bicycle Shed. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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| from Barnsley | Northern | 05:54 | 4B | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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| to London St Pancras (Intl) | East Midlands Railway | 05:30 | 8B | On time |
| to Huddersfield | Northern | 05:36 | 1B | On time |
| to Scarborough | Northern | 05:42 | 3B | On time |
| to Lincoln Central | Northern | 05:45 | 4B | On time |
| to Doncaster | Northern | 05:48 | 1A | On time |
| to Barnsley | Northern | 05:51 | 2B | On time |
| to London St Pancras (Intl) | East Midlands Railway | 05:56 | 6 | On time |
| to Leeds | Northern | 06:02 | 4B | On time |