Trains from Birmingham to Sheffield

Birmingham to Sheffield train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Birmingham (West Midlands England) to Sheffield (Yorkshire and the Humber England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

How much times does it take?

On average, it takes around 1h14m by train because of the 65 miles to travel to Sheffield from Birmingham. The journey time will change depending if the train is direct or with stops.

What is the price of the train?

Prices can vary depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Birmingham to Sheffield train tickets

Birmingham - Sheffield prices calendar

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Birmingham to Sheffield are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 15 days in advance, you can find tickets from £15 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £23 for your train. Thus, you may save 36% on the price of your ticket by booking 15 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Birmingham to Sheffield trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Birmingham and Sheffield by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Sheffield to Birmingham and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Birmingham - Sheffield train tickets

The easiest way to spend less on your Birmingham Sheffield train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to estimate the number of journeys you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

For your calculation, you must include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, the discount on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Birmingham Sheffield ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make on average 2 trips from Sheffield to Birmingham (one way trip) with your railcard to start saving money.

How much does a railcard cost?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey