How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Sheffield?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Sheffield start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Sheffield?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Sheffield is 1h 15m, covering a distance of 65 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 59m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Sheffield route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Sheffield?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Sheffield departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 22:03.

Train Birmingham to Sheffield from £12

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Sheffield on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:20	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 2m	09:29	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:20	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:18	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:18	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Sheffield on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:20	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 2m	09:29	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:20	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:18	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:18	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Sheffield on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:20	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 2m	09:29	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:20	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:18	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:18	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Sheffield on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:20	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 2m	09:29	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:20	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:18	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:18	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Sheffield on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:48	Birmingham New Street	1h 31m	10:19	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	08:48	Birmingham New Street	1h 31m	10:19	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	09:48	Birmingham New Street	1h 31m	11:19	Sheffield	No tags
Train	09:48	Birmingham New Street	1h 31m	11:19	Sheffield	No tags
Train	11:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 42m	12:45	Sheffield	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Sheffield on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:20	Sheffield	Cheapest
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	1h 2m	09:29	Sheffield	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 17m	08:20	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:18	Sheffield	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	1h 15m	09:18	Sheffield	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:44 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Sheffield

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sheffield. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

65 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £59	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £165	Average duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £15	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £13

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Sheffield by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Sheffield?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Sheffield start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Sheffield?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Sheffield is 1h 15m, covering a distance of 65 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 59m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Sheffield route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Sheffield?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Sheffield departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 22:03.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

30/11

£67

01/12

£33

Today

£33

03/12

£33

04/12

£33

05/12

£33

06/12

£66

07/12

£33

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Sheffield was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Sheffield as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £33 to £160 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Sheffield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £33, which is on 2025-12-03.